Lotus Exige Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Lotus Exige — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2020 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2019 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2018 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2017 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2016 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2015 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2014 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2013 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2012 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2011 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2010 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2009 | Avoid | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2008 | Avoid | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2007 | Avoid | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2006 | Avoid | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2005Worst | Avoid | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2004 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2003 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2002 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2001 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2000 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
22 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Lotus Exige Reliability
What year Exige has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2005 Lotus Exige had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 0 complaints and 1 safety recalls. See the full 2005 report for specific defects.
Is the Lotus Exige reliable?
The Lotus Exige has accumulated 0 owner-filed complaints and 5 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2021 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Exige.
What are the most common Exige problems?
Common issues include engine, transmission, and electrical systems.
How do I check if my Exige has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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