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Lotus Exige S years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the Lotus Exige S since 2007, and 1 recall has been issued. The 2007 model year has 7 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and transmission problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
8
Recalls
1
Worst year
2007
Model years
2007-2008

Lotus Exige S years to avoid

No model year of the Lotus Exige S stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Lotus Exige S years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Lotus Exige S complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20072008

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Lotus Exige S problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    6
  • Transmission
    2
  • Visibility
    1

Lotus Exige S problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2008-1Engine00
2007-7Engine16,13110

Recalls 1

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Questions about the Lotus Exige S

What years of the Lotus Exige S should you avoid?

No single model year of the Lotus Exige S has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Lotus Exige S?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Lotus Exige S?

Engine, with 6 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (2) and visibility (1).

How many recalls does the Lotus Exige S have?

1 recall between 2007 and 2008. The 2007 model year has the most, with 1.

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