Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 27, 2014 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 16 safety recalls on file for the Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF, across 10 model years (2003–2012). The 2011 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.

Peak: 2004, with 1 complaints
2003: 0200302004: 1200412005: 0200502006: 0200602007: 1200712008: 0200802009: 1200912010: 0201002011: 1201112012: 020120

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

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

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

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2011 MVP-EF: 1 complaint, 9 recalls
  2. 2009 MVP-EF: 1 complaint, 7 recalls
  3. 2007 MVP-EF: 1 complaint, 6 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 MVP-EF problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Electrical System220
Seats220

All Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2012 MVP-EF01——
2011 MVP-EF19—Seats
2010 MVP-EF09——
2009 MVP-EF17—Seats
2008 MVP-EF03——
2007 MVP-EF16—Electrical System
2006 MVP-EF07——
2005 MVP-EF04——
2004 MVP-EF14—Electrical System
2003 MVP-EF03——

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Frequently asked questions

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

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2011 (1), 2009 (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 MVP-EF?

Electrical System, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF have?

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