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Thomas Saf-T-Liner years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the Thomas Saf-T-Liner since 1995, and 21 recalls have been issued. The 2002 model year has 2 complaints, more than any other year, led by airbags and transmission problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
21
Worst year
2002
Model years
1995-2002

Thomas Saf-T-Liner years to avoid

No model year of the Thomas Saf-T-Liner stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Thomas Saf-T-Liner years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Thomas Saf-T-Liner complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

1995199820012002

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Thomas Saf-T-Liner problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Locks
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Airbags
    1

Thomas Saf-T-Liner problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2002-2Airbags01
2001-1Brakes20
1998-1Locks00
1995-1Body110

Recalls 21

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Questions about the Thomas Saf-T-Liner

What years of the Thomas Saf-T-Liner should you avoid?

No single model year of the Thomas Saf-T-Liner has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Thomas Saf-T-Liner?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Thomas Saf-T-Liner?

Transmission, with 1 complaints across all years, followed by steering (1) and locks (1).

How many recalls does the Thomas Saf-T-Liner have?

21 recalls between 1995 and 2002. The 1994 model year has the most, with 13.

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