Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 2, 2026 · 22 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 22 owner complaints and 135 safety recalls on file for the Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2, across 33 model years (1995–2027). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is structure.

Peak: 2008, with 5 complaints
1995: 019951996: 01997: 01998: 019981999: 02000: 02001: 020012002: 12003: 12004: 020042005: 02006: 22007: 120072008: 552009: 22010: 120102011: 02012: 32013: 120132014: 02015: 22016: 020162017: 02018: 12019: 020192020: 12021: 02022: 120222023: 02024: 02025: 020252026: 02027: 0

n = 22 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No SAF-T-Liner C2 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2008 SAF-T-Liner C2: 5 complaints, 27 recalls
  2. 2012 SAF-T-Liner C2: 3 complaints, 16 recalls
  3. 2015 SAF-T-Liner C2: 2 complaints, 20 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2002 SAF-T-Liner C2: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
  2. 2003 SAF-T-Liner C2: 1 complaint, 4 recalls
  3. 2007 SAF-T-Liner C2: 1 complaint, 25 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 SAF-T-Liner C2 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Structure541
Parking Brake330
Seats220
Electrical System110
Engine and Engine Cooling110
Fuel System, Gasoline110
Lane Departure110
Latches/locks/linkages110
Seat Belts110
Service Brakes, Hydraulic110
Visibility110
Visibility/wiper110

All Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2027 SAF-T-Liner C207——
2026 SAF-T-Liner C207——
2025 SAF-T-Liner C2013——
2024 SAF-T-Liner C2014——
2023 SAF-T-Liner C2012——
2022 SAF-T-Liner C2112—Lane Departure
2021 SAF-T-Liner C2015——
2020 SAF-T-Liner C2116—Visibility/wiper
2019 SAF-T-Liner C2024——
2018 SAF-T-Liner C2122—Structure
2017 SAF-T-Liner C2028——
2016 SAF-T-Liner C2025——
2015 SAF-T-Liner C2220—Structure
2014 SAF-T-Liner C2018——
2013 SAF-T-Liner C2118—Structure
2012 SAF-T-Liner C2316—Unknown or Other
2011 SAF-T-Liner C2022——
2010 SAF-T-Liner C2122—Parking Brake
2009 SAF-T-Liner C2221—Unknown or Other
2008 SAF-T-Liner C2527—Latches/locks/linkages
2007 SAF-T-Liner C2125—Seat Belts
2006 SAF-T-Liner C2221—Electrical System
2005 SAF-T-Liner C2016——
2004 SAF-T-Liner C205——
2003 SAF-T-Liner C214—Fuel System, Gasoline
2002 SAF-T-Liner C212—Engine and Engine Cooling
2001 SAF-T-Liner C201——
2000 SAF-T-Liner C201——
1999 SAF-T-Liner C201——
1998 SAF-T-Liner C201——
1997 SAF-T-Liner C201——
1996 SAF-T-Liner C201——
1995 SAF-T-Liner C201——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2008 (5), 2012 (3), 2015 (2). 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 SAF-T-Liner C2?

Structure, with 5 complaints across 4 model years.

How many recalls does the Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 have?

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