Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX Problems by Year
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 81 safety recalls on file for the Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX, across 25 model years (2002–2026). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, air.
Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No SAF-T-Liner HDX model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2004 SAF-T-Liner HDX: 2 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2019 SAF-T-Liner HDX: 1 complaint, 21 recalls
- 2009 SAF-T-Liner HDX: 1 complaint, 14 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 HDX problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 SAF-T-Liner HDX | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2025 SAF-T-Liner HDX | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2024 SAF-T-Liner HDX | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2023 SAF-T-Liner HDX | 0 | 8 | — | — | |
| 2022 SAF-T-Liner HDX | 0 | 11 | — | — | |
| 2021 SAF-T-Liner HDX | 0 | 16 | — | — | |
| 2020 SAF-T-Liner HDX | 0 | 18 | — | — | |
| 2019 SAF-T-Liner HDX | 1 | 21 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2018 SAF-T-Liner HDX | 0 | 26 | — | — | |
| 2017 SAF-T-Liner HDX | 0 | 32 | — | — | |
| 2016 SAF-T-Liner HDX | 0 | 29 | — | — | |
| 2015 SAF-T-Liner HDX | 0 | 31 | — | — | |
| 2014 SAF-T-Liner HDX | 0 | 30 | — | — | |
| 2013 SAF-T-Liner HDX | 0 | 23 | — | — | |
| 2012 SAF-T-Liner HDX | 0 | 19 | — | — | |
| 2011 SAF-T-Liner HDX | 0 | 23 | — | — | |
| 2010 SAF-T-Liner HDX | 0 | 16 | — | — | |
| 2009 SAF-T-Liner HDX | 1 | 14 | — | Steering | |
| 2008 SAF-T-Liner HDX | 0 | 14 | — | — | |
| 2007 SAF-T-Liner HDX | 0 | 10 | — | — | |
| 2006 SAF-T-Liner HDX | 1 | 9 | — | Service Brakes, Air | |
| 2005 SAF-T-Liner HDX | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2004 SAF-T-Liner HDX | 2 | 5 | — | Service Brakes, Air | |
| 2003 SAF-T-Liner HDX | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2002 SAF-T-Liner HDX | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2004 (2), 2019 (1), 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 HDX?
Service Brakes, Air, with 3 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX have?
81 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.