Lotus Elise — Years to Avoid
Reliability breakdown of every Lotus Elise model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.
Model Years
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Year
Risk Level
Complaints
Recalls
Invest.
TSBs
2011
0
2
0
22
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2011
0 complaints2 recalls22 TSBs
2010
0
1
0
12
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2010
0 complaints1 recalls12 TSBs
2009
1
2
0
16
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2009
1 complaints2 recalls16 TSBs
2008
0
2
0
19
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2008
0 complaints2 recalls19 TSBs
2007
10
2
0
12
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2007
10 complaints2 recalls12 TSBs
2006
18
1
1
15
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2006
18 complaints1 recalls1 invest.15 TSBs
2005
54
2
1
13
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2005
54 complaints2 recalls1 invest.13 TSBs
How we calculate this
Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Which Lotus Elise Years Should You Avoid?
The Lotus Elise shows relatively consistent reliability across model years, with no single year standing out as significantly worse than others.
7 model years analyzed