The worst 2007 Lotus Exige problems
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Recalls 1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
- What is wrong
- Lotus is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Elise and Exige vehicles manufactured from December 1, 2006, through October 31, 2007. The oil cooler line may become detached from its fitting.
- Risk
- A detached oil line could spray oil on a tire, increasing the risk of a crash, or it could spray oil throughout the engine compartment increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler hose fittings and the entire lateral oil cooler hose, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 4, 2013. Owners may contact Lotus at 1‑800‑245‑6887.
Recall number 13V041000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Lotus Exige 11
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Standard information required and procedures to be followed when reporting ECU & TCU faults
- There is often inconsistent or insufficient information received from dealers when reporting ECU and TCU...
- Air conditioning compressors failing due to oil starvation
- Any unauthorised modifications, including fitment of non-approved after-market air filter resulting in...
- Retrofitment of the latest level CDL (Central Door Locking) actuator to earlier models if required
- Confirmation of updates to the Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) sections of the Technical...
- Clarification of air conditioning compressor ?Running-In? Procedure
- To reinforce the importance of checking and clearing stored fault codes at time of PDI (Pre-Delivery...
- Retrofitment of the latest level windscreen washer bottle/pump assembly to earlier models if required
- Lotus: information provided regarding the inspection of all brake pipe/hose, on some vehicles, based on...
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Is the 2007 Lotus Exige reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2007 Lotus Exige.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Lotus Exige?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2007 Lotus Exige have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
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