Thomas Built Buses EF Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 18, 2015 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Thomas Built Buses EF, across 9 model years (2004–2012). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is structure.

Peak: 2007, with 1 complaints
2004: 0200402005: 0200502006: 0200602007: 1200712008: 1200812009: 0200902010: 0201002011: 0201102012: 020120

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Thomas Built Buses EF years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No EF model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2008 EF: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  2. 2007 EF: 1 complaint, 1 recall

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Thomas Built Buses EF problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Structure110
Vehicle Speed Control110

All Thomas Built Buses EF model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2012 EF01——
2011 EF01——
2010 EF00——
2009 EF00——
2008 EF10—Vehicle Speed Control
2007 EF11—Structure
2006 EF02——
2005 EF01——
2004 EF01——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Thomas Built Buses EF years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2008 (1), 2007 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Thomas Built Buses EF?

Structure, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Thomas Built Buses EF have?

3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.