Reliability and problems of Lotus cars
We have documented 2 engines across 2 generations of 1 model from Lotus. None reaches high risk according to our index; the highest-risk one is the Rover K-Series (moderate risk). The lowest-risk one is the 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 VVT-i (moderate risk).
The Lotus engines that give the most trouble
From highest to lowest risk according to our index, which weights the severity and frequency of their documented faults. The same engine is often fitted to cars from several makes. How we calculate it
Lotus models by generation
With the engines we have documented on each one. Open yours to see its faults, the verdict for each version and what to check before buying.
Buying a second-hand Lotus?
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