2009 Lotus Elise
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2009
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2009: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 46 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2009-06-30Wheels09V179000 Lotus is recalling 87 model year 2009 Elise and Exige vehicles manufactured from June 20, 2008 through May 5, 2009. The rear hub flange bolts on some of these vehicles may be under-torqued and may…
Remedy: Lotus will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 2009. Owners may contact Lotus toll-free at 1-800-245-6887.
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2014-09-30Engine and engine cooling14V280000 Lotus Cars USA, Inc. (Lotus) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Elise and Exige vehicles manufactured from November 2007 to July 2011, and 2011 Evora vehicles manufactured September 2010 through September 2011.
Remedy: Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler hose fittings on the Elise and Exige vehicles and will replace the oil cooler hose assemblies on the Evora vehicles, free of charge.
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Lotus Elise — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09V179000 · Wheels
- Recall 14V280000 · Engine and engine cooling
FAQ
- Is the 2009 Lotus Elise reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Lotus Elise?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Lotus Elise have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-27 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.