1998 Lotus Esprit Problems: 1 Complaint, 2 Recalls

The worst 1998 Lotus Esprit problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Electrical
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Electrical
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Recalls 2

Equipment: other: labelsReported January 5, 2004 · 660 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no, 208, "occupant crash protection." certain air bag warning labels are required on both sun visors and the above vehicles failed to have the required labels affixed to the driver's side sun visor.
Risk: The absence of the labels could create a risk to motor vehicle safety if the operation of the air bag system and the need to use seat belts is not properly understood. Improper usage could cause injuries in the event of air bag deployment when there is a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions. Owner notification is expected to begin during january 2004. Owners should contact lotus at 1‑800‑245‑6887.

Recall number 04V001000 · Recall details

Wheels: rimReported June 22, 1998 · 160 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain wheels were not properly heat treated for hardness. The rear wheels could crack and break.
Risk: The rear wheels could crack and break, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these wheels.

Recall number 98V135000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Lotus Esprit 1

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Sep 30, 2020 Service bulletinAir conditioning compressors failing due to oil starvation

What 1998 Lotus Esprit owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Electrical · CA

Horn inoperative.

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Is the 1998 Lotus Esprit reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Lotus Esprit, close to a typical Esprit model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Lotus Esprit?

Electrical system, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1998 Lotus Esprit have?

2 recalls, covering equipment and wheels.

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1998 Lotus Esprit problems