2006 Lotus Elise problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (6) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System (2)
Safety recalls (1)
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings 2011-10-14 · campaign 11V510000 · 5,041 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (15)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2022-03-16 · sb_2022_01_Lotus · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
standard information required and procedures to be followed when reporting ecu & tcu faults. there is often insufficient, or inconsistent information received from dealers when reporting ecu & tcu related faults, this can lead to unacceptable delays in repairing vehicles.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2021-06-16 · sb_2021_06_DTC · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
there is often inconsistent or insufficient information received from dealers when reporting ecu and tcu related faults. this bulletin aims to standardise the information when filing a claim to after sales.
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2020-09-30 · TSB_2020_03 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
air conditioning compressors failing due to oil starvation. tsb reminds dealers of correct replacement and running-in procedures.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2020-05-19 · sb_2020_01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
any unauthorised modifications, including fitment of non-approved after-market air filter resulting in generation of diagnostic trouble codes (dtcâs) p0101 & p1109. we have had several instances where dtcâs p0101 & p1109 had been set and the car recovered into the dealer, only for them to find t
Wheels 2019-05-15 · sb_2019_06_Elise · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
compatibility of yokohama ad07 and v105 tire product ranges for the elise model range.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 2016-09-02 · 2016-06 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
recommendation of revision to manual brake bleeding procedure on any elise models fitted with a brake servo unit. whilst performing a brake fluid bleeding procedure, it is possible that the brake pedal may not fully return to its released/uppermost position (when being fully actuated as part of the
Showing the 6 most recent of 15 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2013-12-24 · Engine · 60,200 mi“i have an inquire in regard to my 2006 lotus elise (vin [xxx]) oil line issue that happened on 12/11/13. i was driving normally and the engine light came on all the sudden. i pulled over shortly after. while waiting for the tow truck, i already can see that the engine oil was leaking from the front right side. my car was towed to a local repair…”
2012-05-14 · Engine · 11,300 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 lotus elise. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v510000 (engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose). the manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that they had no time frame as to when the necessary parts would be available. the vehicle …”
2012-03-30 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 13,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 lotus elise. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v510000 (engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose). the manufacturer was made aware of the situation and the contact was awaiting a response to find out how to pursue repairs. the vehicle was not re…”
2012-03-28 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 10,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 lotus elise. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that oil was leaking abnormally. an independent mechanic examined the vehicle and advised the contact that oil was leaking from the oil filter. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not in…”
2012-03-06 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 40,000 mi“oil cooler hose separated from fitting at the sandwich plate on the engine. *tr…”
2011-12-22 · Power Train“as i was pulling onto my street, the oil light came on the dash. i immediately found a place to stop and park the car, at which time i noticed the smell of oil in the cabin. upon exiting the vehicle i noticed oil on the front driver's side tire & wheel, and approximately 30 minutes after parking there was a large puddle of oil underneath the fron…”
2011-09-08 · Engine And Engine Cooling“oil cooler supply line connected to the sandwich plate where the oil filter screws in, on my 06 lotus elise became disconnected from the coupling, spraying oil everywhere and permanently damaging my engine. the engine only has 50k miles on it, and now it needs to be replaced. new motor, and labor costing over 6000 dollars to fix. this is an issue t…”
2011-08-23 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 30,000 mi“i was driving home from work, and after about half of a mile i started to smell burning oil and thought to myself "boy, i'm glad that smell isn't coming from my car!" i was traveling at about 55 mph. i looked in my rear view mirror and saw a thick trail of oil following me and looked at my oil light and saw that it was on. i immediately pulled ove…”
2011-08-05 · Unknown Or Other · 19,000 mi“oil leaking from under the car in the front clam area. *tt…”
2011-07-28 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System · 45,860 mi“oil cooler line crimp fitting failed at the sandwich plate adapter while driving onto a highway ramp. cloud of white smoke appeared in rearview mirror and oil pressure light illuminated. turned vehicle engine off and repaired myself by modifying the crimp that failed. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.