What is the fuel economy of a 1991 Lotus Elan?

EPA figures for the 1991 Lotus Elan reach 24 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1991 Lotus Elan?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1991 Lotus Elan. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1991 Lotus Elan?

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA for the 1991 Lotus Elan, most often about: Fuel System, Gasoline, Visibility. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Lotus · 1991

1991 Lotus Elan

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 24 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.6L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	21	29	24	370

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 02V199000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANKS CAN LEAK.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

10 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Fuel System, Gasoline 8 Visibility 2

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.