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Reliability Database
Lotus

Elise

Sports Car
Best Engine ❌ Avoid (1.3)
2 Generations
4 Engines Rated
63 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
2 recommended 2 avoid

Generation Timeline

2005 2005
2 engines
46 complaints 🔥 1
1.8L ❌ Avoid (1.1)
→
2006 2006
2 engines
17 complaints 🔥 1
1.8L ❌ Avoid (1.3)
→
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