VehicleVerdict

Lotus Exige years to avoid

Across 2005–2011, no single Exige year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2006 drew the most complaints; 2011 the fewest.

1

Total complaints

4

Recall campaigns

2005–2011

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Lotus Exige NHTSA complaints by model year1 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 1 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints
Lotus Exige NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Exige year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201101
201001
200902
200802
200701
200611
200501

Common questions

What is the best year for the Lotus Exige?

By complaint volume, 2011 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Exige years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Lotus Exige have?

Across all model years, the Exige has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.