2008 LOTUS EXIGE S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 LOTUS EXIGE S
The 2008 LOTUS EXIGE S has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Lotus Cars Limited for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 LOTUS EXIGE S
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 LOTUS EXIGE S. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2008 LOTUS EXIGE S
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 LOTUS EXIGE S. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
RADIATOR COOLING FINS ARE METAL, BUT EACH SIDE HAS A RECTANGULAR PLASTIC TUBING THAT ALLOWS WATER TO FLOW UP AND DOWN EACH SIDE OF THE RADIATOR. AT 16,200 MILES, THE PLASTIC PORTION OF THE RADIATOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE CATASTROPHICALLY FAILED, RESULTING IN A 6 INCH CRACK IN THE PLASTIC PORTION, SPRAYING RADIATOR FLUID ALL OVER THE WINDSHIELD, UNEXPECTEDLY. (I HAVE A PICTURE OF THE CRACK, IF THAT WOULD BE HELPFUL.) FROM REVIEWS OF THE LOTUSTALK.COM FORUM, IT IS APPARENT THAT THIS RADIATOR IS CRACKING IN A SIMILAR FASHION, REGULARLY AND AT LOW MILEAGE, REQUIRING OWNERS TO REPLACE THE RADIATOR (MY COST WAS APPROXIMATELY $1,700 IN PARTS AND LABOR). SEVERAL OWNERS ARE NOTED TO BE REPLACING THE PLASTIC RADIATOR WITH AN ALL METAL UNIT, AT THEIR COST, PRIOR TO ANY FAILURES, FOR FEAR OF THE PLASTIC RADIATOR CRACKING ON THEM, AS HAS HAPPENED TO SO MANY OTHERS. I CONTACTED LOTUS TO SEEK ASSISTANCE WITH THE PARTS AND/OR LABOR AND DESPITE DOCUMENTING THE FREQUENCY THAT THIS IS OCCURRING, THEY REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE, ONLY NOTING THAT THE VEHICLE IS BEYOND THE 3 YEAR / 36,000 MILE WARRANTY. RADIATORS ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO FAIL AT 16,000 MILES - THE OEM PART IS CLEARLY A DEFECTIVE DESIGN AND LOTUS SHOULD MAKE THEM RIGHT; OWNERS SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY $1,700 TO HAVE A RADIATOR THAT WILL LAST BEYOND 16,000 MILES.
Safety Rating for the 2008 LOTUS EXIGE S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 LOTUS EXIGE S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 LOTUS EXIGE S
Lotus Cars Limited has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 LOTUS EXIGE S. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-2011 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
LOTUS CARS: THE PROCEDURE TO RETROFIT AN OIL COOLER TRANSFER HOSE IN MODELS ELISE/EXIGE. *RM
2008-13 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
LOTUS: INSPECTION OF OIL COOLER SANDWICH PLATE USED ON CARS WITH FRONT MOUNTED OIL COOLERS. TO INSPECT OIL COOLER FEED PORT FOR CORRECT AREA. *PE
2008-13 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LOTUS: INSPECTION OF OIL COOLER SANDWICH PLATE USED ON CARS WITH FRONT MOUNTED OIL COOLERS. TO INSPECT OIL COOLER FEED PORT FOR CORRECT AREA. *PE
2008-15 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
LOTUS: REVISED CLIP TO SECURE DOOR LATCH RELEASE ROD. TO IMPROVE SECURITY OF CONTROL ROD TO INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 LOTUS EXIGE S
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LOTUS EXIGE S
- 2007 LOTUS EXIGE S — 8 complaints
- 2008 LOTUS EXIGE S (current)
- 2009 LOTUS EXIGE S — 0 complaints
Other LOTUS Models
- LOTUS ELISE — 83 total complaints
- LOTUS EVORA — 22 total complaints
- LOTUS ELAN — 17 total complaints
- LOTUS ESPRIT — 3 total complaints
- LOTUS EXIZE — 2 total complaints
- LOTUS EMIRA — 1 total complaint
- LOTUS EXIGE — 1 total complaint
- LOTUS 2-ELEVEN — 0 total complaints