2006 LOTUS EXIZE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 LOTUS EXIZE
The 2006 LOTUS EXIZE has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Lotus Cars Limited for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Exterior Lightingheadlights (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 LOTUS EXIZE
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2006 LOTUS EXIZE. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2006 LOTUS EXIZE
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 LOTUS EXIZE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THIS WAS AFTER ONLY ABOUT 2-3 WEEKS OF OWNERSHIP... I NOTICED AFTER A DETAIL ON MY CAR THAT THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING HAD SOME SCRATCHES ON IT. LOTUS ALREADY HAD A PROBLEM WITH THEIR HEADLIGHT LENS CAUSING BURN MARKS ON THE BLACK INTERIOR BLACK HOUSING BECAUSE OF SUNLIGHT REFLECTING OFF AND BURNING THE HOUSING. LOTUS DID NOT DO A RECALL, BUT ADDED A FIX CALLED THE EMBELLISHER RING THAT BASICALLY JUST COVERS THE BURNED GOUGES A LITTLE IF IT WASN'T TOO BAD AND PREVENTS THE SUNLIGHT TO REFLECT AS MUCH. I HAVE DONE MY OWN INVESTIGATION AND KNOW OF AT LEAST 37 CASES NOT INCLUDED EVERY SINGLE NEW CAR ON THE LOCAL LOTUS DEALERSHIPS LOT INCLUDING ELISE/EXIZES. THE SCRATCHES WERE UNIQUE TO EACH CAR. I HAVE PICTURES OF MY CAR AND EVERY CAR AT THE DEALERSHIP, BRAND NEW WITH THIS FACTORY DEFECT. DEALERSHIP, AFTER BEING DENIED BY LOTUS TO REPLACE THEM, OFFERED TO SWITCH MINE OUT WITH ANOTHER CAR ON THE LOT. THIS IS HOW I ENDED UP FINDING THE OTHER CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. EVEN AN EXIZE STRAIGHT OFF THE DELIVERY TRUCK. I CONTACTED LOTUS MYSELF AND THEY CALLED ME BACK. THEY TOLD ME THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE HEADLIGHTS, WELL, THEIR REASONING WAS... THEY'RE JUST NOT THAT GOOD OF QUALITY... WHAT THE HECK IS THAT? SO I HAVE BEEN DENIED REPLACEMENT HEADLIGHTS THAT DON'T HAVE COSMETIC DEFECTS FROM THE FACTORY, AND I FEEL SORRY FOR ALL THE FUTURE OWNERS OF THE CARS ON THAT DEALERSHIPS LOT. *JB
I OWN A 2006 LOTUS EXIZE AND ITS REAR TIRES TOTALLY WORN (INSIDE STEEL BELTS WERE SEEN) AT ITS 960 MILES OF LIFE FROM ITS BRAND NEW DELIVERY. IT IS REALLY UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR SUCH A LOW MILEAGE. LOTUS DEALER CHECKED ITS ALIGNMENT AND IT WAS WAY OFF (TOO MUCH TOE-IN) FROM ITS SPECIFIED SETTING (1.5-2.0MM SPEC VS 25.7MM AND 23.0MM ACTUAL). LOTUS CAR JUST PAID FOR THE ALIGNMENT BUT THEY DIDN'T COVER WASTED REAR TIRES AND TOWING FEES UNDER WARRANTY. IF THE TIRES BURST OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY, IT IS VERY DANGEROUS IT CAN KILL DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS. I HEARD THERE ARE AT LEAST 4 EXIZE OWNERS HAD SIMILAR PROBLEM. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2006 LOTUS EXIZE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 LOTUS EXIZE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 LOTUS EXIZE
Lotus Cars Limited has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2006 LOTUS EXIZE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
200613 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
ADDITION OF WASHER TO SUPER SPORT NON-ADJUSTABLE TYPE CHASSIS REAR BRACE TUBE. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 LOTUS EXIZE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LOTUS EXIZE
- 2006 LOTUS EXIZE (current)
Other LOTUS Models
- LOTUS ELISE — 83 total complaints
- LOTUS EVORA — 22 total complaints
- LOTUS ELAN — 17 total complaints
- LOTUS EXIGE S — 9 total complaints
- LOTUS ESPRIT — 3 total complaints
- LOTUS EMIRA — 1 total complaint
- LOTUS EXIGE — 1 total complaint
- LOTUS 2-ELEVEN — 0 total complaints