2006 Lotus Exige recalls and problems

The 2006 Lotus Exige has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Lotus dealer.

Recalls
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Complaints
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Crashes / fires
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Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2006 Lotus Exige vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 Lotus Exige recalls

Recall 11V-510: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Oct 14, 2011 · 5,041 vehicles affected · LOTUS CARS LTD

Problem: Lotus is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 elise and exige vehicles manufactured from june 1, 2004, through november 30, 2006. 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.

Fix: Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before december 19, 2011. Owners may contact lotus at 1-800-245-6887.

2006 Lotus Exige problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Visibility1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 16,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2006 Lotus Exige complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Visibility · at 16,000 miles · reported Feb 11, 2010
The defroster / air conditioner / heat blower fan stopped working causing the front and side windows to completely fog up when it is raining outside. The failure happened without notice or specific event. It just happened. The fix is to replace the fan blower motor resistor pack. The manufacture knows of the problem and has issued a "fix" to dealers which involves replacing the resistor pack and then drilling holes in the compartment that houses the fan blower motor and resistor pack. The holes are to allow condensation to drain from the compartment. The condensation is what causes the…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Lotus Exige have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Lotus Exige: 11V-510 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Lotus Exige?

Owners report visibility problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 16,000 miles.

Are Lotus recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lotus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.