The fitings on fuel tanks, behind driver, rust and leak fuel around the motor. The smell of fuel is very strong.
Vehicle safety record
1987 Lotus Esprit Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1987 Lotus Esprit with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (1). There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Esprit year, for its age
#173 most complained-about 1987 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1987 Lotus Esprit problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1987 Lotus Esprit
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1987 Lotus Esprit. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1987 Lotus Esprit
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Lotus Esprit: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 0 | A |
Questions about the 1987 Lotus Esprit
Does the 1987 Lotus Esprit have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1987 Lotus Esprit right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Lotus Esprit?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 1987 Lotus Esprit had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 27, 1998 and the latest on May 27, 1998. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1987 Lotus Esprit a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 94 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Lotus Esprit year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Lotus Esprit years have the most complaints?
1987 (1), 1995 (1), 1998 (1). See every Lotus Esprit year compared.
What should I do if my 1987 Lotus Esprit has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data