2005 Lotus Elise Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,105miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2005 Lotus Elise, 2% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,105 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On august 11, 2010 I took my 2005 Lotus Elise with 9105 miles on it to get the inspection done. The man doing the inspection was locked in the car. The car wouldn't unlock using the key fob or the center console release button. Tried both with the car running and off. Neither worked. The car window was down, but the window is too small to get out through. Finally, after several people trying to help, they were able to pull the plunger up on the door and he was able to get out. I then drove the car home, got out and closed the door. …”
NHTSA complaint #10350250, filed 2010-08, 9,105 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10143130Aug 13, 2015Retrofitment of the latest level CDL (Central Door Locking) actuator to earlier models if required. Due to parts obsolescence the CDL actuator assembly, part number B116M6039F is…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2005 Lotus Elise
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Lotus Elise
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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