Thomas Built Buses FS-65 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 15 safety recalls on file for the Thomas Built Buses FS-65, across 23 model years (1995–2017). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is steering.
Thomas Built Buses FS-65 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No FS-65 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 FS-65: 2 complaints, 9 recalls
- 2006 FS-65: 1 complaint, 13 recalls
- 2004 FS-65: 1 complaint, 7 recalls
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 FS-65 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Thomas Built Buses FS-65 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 FS-65 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2016 FS-65 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2015 FS-65 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2014 FS-65 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2013 FS-65 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2012 FS-65 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2011 FS-65 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2010 FS-65 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2009 FS-65 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2008 FS-65 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2007 FS-65 | 2 | 9 | — | Steering | |
| 2006 FS-65 | 1 | 13 | — | Steering | |
| 2005 FS-65 | 0 | 10 | — | — | |
| 2004 FS-65 | 1 | 7 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2003 FS-65 | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2002 FS-65 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2001 FS-65 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2000 FS-65 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1999 FS-65 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1998 FS-65 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1997 FS-65 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1996 FS-65 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1995 FS-65 | 0 | 2 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Thomas Built Buses FS-65 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2007 (2), 2006 (1), 2004 (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 FS-65?
Steering, with 3 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Thomas Built Buses FS-65 have?
15 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.