FaultScore

Lotus engine problems

Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on Lotus vehicles — 48% of everything reported about the brand, across 3 models. The model that accounts for most of them is the Lotus Elise, worst in 2005.

These are raw counts. A model that sold in millions appears near the top for that reason alone — the grade never compares one model with another.

66

Complaints

48%

Share of all Lotus complaints

2

Crashes

3

Fires

Which Lotus models have the most engine problems

Elise 53 80.3%

Worst in 2005

Worst Lotus model years for engine problems

Vehicle Complaints Share of that year Median miles Grade
2005 Lotus Elise 33 61% 29,268 F
2006 Lotus Elise 13 72% 35,000 F