Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner ER Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file for the Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner ER, across 8 model years (1995–2004). The 2002 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is seats.
Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner ER years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No SAF-T-Liner ER model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2002 SAF-T-Liner ER: 1 complaint, 5 recalls
- 2000 SAF-T-Liner ER: 1 complaint, 3 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 ER problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner ER model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 SAF-T-Liner ER | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2003 SAF-T-Liner ER | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2002 SAF-T-Liner ER | 1 | 5 | — | Seats | |
| 2001 SAF-T-Liner ER | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2000 SAF-T-Liner ER | 1 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 1997 SAF-T-Liner ER | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1996 SAF-T-Liner ER | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1995 SAF-T-Liner ER | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner ER years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2002 (1), 2000 (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 ER?
Seats, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner ER have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.