Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 42 safety recalls on file for the Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX, across 21 model years (2006–2026). The 2009 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is seats.
Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No SAF-T-Liner EFX model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2009 SAF-T-Liner EFX: 1 complaint, 2 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 EFX problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 SAF-T-Liner EFX | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2025 SAF-T-Liner EFX | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2024 SAF-T-Liner EFX | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2023 SAF-T-Liner EFX | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2022 SAF-T-Liner EFX | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2021 SAF-T-Liner EFX | 0 | 7 | — | — | |
| 2020 SAF-T-Liner EFX | 0 | 8 | — | — | |
| 2019 SAF-T-Liner EFX | 0 | 10 | — | — | |
| 2018 SAF-T-Liner EFX | 0 | 14 | — | — | |
| 2017 SAF-T-Liner EFX | 0 | 16 | — | — | |
| 2016 SAF-T-Liner EFX | 0 | 12 | — | — | |
| 2015 SAF-T-Liner EFX | 0 | 12 | — | — | |
| 2014 SAF-T-Liner EFX | 0 | 15 | — | — | |
| 2013 SAF-T-Liner EFX | 0 | 9 | — | — | |
| 2012 SAF-T-Liner EFX | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2011 SAF-T-Liner EFX | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2010 SAF-T-Liner EFX | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2009 SAF-T-Liner EFX | 1 | 2 | — | Seats | |
| 2008 SAF-T-Liner EFX | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2007 SAF-T-Liner EFX | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2006 SAF-T-Liner EFX | 0 | 2 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2009 (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 SAF-T-Liner EFX?
Seats, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX have?
42 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.