Lotus Exige S Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Lotus Exige S (2007–2007) that have at least 5 complaints. 2007 has the most, with 7. Across all years, the part named most often is engine cooling (3 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Exige S model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 7 | 16,131 | 1 | 5 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine cooling3 38%
- Transmission and drivetrain2 25%
- Engine2 25%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)1 13%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2007: “Have a leak around oil cooler. I'm afraid if oil gets on to exhaust it could start a fire or if it gets on the tires cause an accident. The 2005 and 2006 have already been investigated for this problem and a recall has been ordered but apparently does not include my 2007 model.”
NHTSA complaint #10475921, filed 2012-09, 22,500 milesOther Lotus models
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology