CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Lotus Exige S has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (1 report).
0Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2008 Lotus Exige S recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2008 Lotus Exige S.
Most common 2008 Lotus Exige S problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
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 TH
2008 Lotus Exige S questions
Does the 2008 Lotus Exige S have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 Lotus Exige S at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lotus Exige S?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Lotus Exige S has been fixed?
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