2008 Thomas Built Buses EF Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other EF years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Thomas Built Buses EF. That is the most of any EF model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 37,920 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Thomas Built Buses EF problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 100% | 37,920 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 Thomas Built Buses EF recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Thomas Built Buses EF.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Throttle sticks on floor plate (PE09047) — opened Sep 30, 2009, closed Jan 4, 2010, led to recall 09V462000.
- Brake hose/tube abrading (PE09004) — opened Jan 21, 2009, closed Apr 16, 2009, led to recall 09V114000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 thomas built bus engine front (ef). The contact was driving approximately 25 mph on normal road conditions when the accelerator pedal was in the depressed position. The pedal also became stuck in that position. There was extreme pressure applied to the brake pedal…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Thomas Built Buses EF?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Thomas Built Buses EF?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Thomas Built Buses EF a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other EF model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.