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Lotus Exige SModel year report

2007 Lotus Exige S Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
16,131miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Lotus Exige S (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2007 Lotus Exige S. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by engine (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 86% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 16,131 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 5 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the hoses/lines/piping/fittings and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “The oil line leading to the front oil cooler failed at the engine side, where the hose meets the connector. This caused the oil to leak all over the engine bay and exhaust. This is a known issue with the car and there's already a recall for 05&06 cars, but the same problem exists for 07 cars as well. The oil leak caused a small fire in the engine bay in my car. I was able to put out the fire in time, but had I not had the right equipment, it would have been a total loss. The repair cost for the oil line should be paid for by Lotus.”

NHTSA complaint #10457098, filed 2012-05, 16,500 miles

Engine: “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 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “I was driving when I noticed some smoke emanating from the rear of the car. When I pulled over, I noticed that the car was smoking from the engine bay, and there was oil dripping down from the under panels. I immediately shut down the car and had it towed to a Lotus certified shop, where they discovered that the bolt holding the oil sandwich plate that connects to the front oil cooler broke, allowing the oil to spray out all over the engine bay and under panel. …”

NHTSA complaint #10439279, filed 2011-12, 16,131 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The contact owns a 2007 Lotus Exige S. The contact was traveling between 35-40 MPH when the defrost fan failed to work properly. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 12,400.”

NHTSA complaint #10459523, filed 2012-05, 12,400 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

86% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,400 and 16,500 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 16,131 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2007 Lotus Exige S → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 5 on record; the latest 5 are shown.

Other model years of the Lotus Exige S

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2007716,1311———Not enough data

All Lotus Exige S model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Lotus Exige S have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2007 Lotus Exige S as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 Lotus Exige S is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by engine with 2.

Has the 2007 Lotus Exige S been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Lotus Exige S reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 16,131 miles and the middle half falls between 12,400 and 16,500 miles; 86% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.