- The problem
- Air bag and seat belt system warning labels are missing from the sun visor. This does not comply with fmvss no. 108, "Occupant crash protection."
- The risk
- The vehicle occupant may not properly understand the operation of the air bag system and the need to use seat belts.
- The fix
- Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions. If they so desire, they can have their dealers install these labels for them.
Vehicle safety record
1995 Lotus Esprit Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1995 Lotus Esprit with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 1996 for the air bags.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Esprit year, for its age
#333 most complained-about 1995 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1995 Lotus Esprit problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1995 Lotus Esprit recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1995 Lotus Esprit
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Fire due to failure of the fuel injection system at the rear of fuel rail.
Lotus Esprit: every year compared
All Esprit yearsQuestions about the 1995 Lotus Esprit
Does the 1995 Lotus Esprit have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1995 Lotus Esprit: air bags (December 1996). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Lotus Esprit?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 1995 Lotus Esprit had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 23, 1998 and the latest on September 23, 1998. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1995 Lotus Esprit a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 1995 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