Vehicle safety record

2000 Thomas Bus Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2000 Thomas Bus with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the seats & seat belts (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash, 2 injuries and 1 death. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2001 has 2.

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15/100Safety Index

FFar more problems than a typical Bus year, for its age

#319 most complained-about 2000 vehicle

Complaints: 3
Recalls: 0
Crashes: 1
Fires: 0
Injuries: 2
Deaths: 1

Most common 2000 Thomas Bus problems

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No recalls for the 2000 Thomas Bus

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Thomas Bus. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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3 complaints about the 2000 Thomas Bus

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Body, doors & structureCrash2 injuries1 death

Dt: the contact states there was an accident on 8/9/05 involving an suv and a thomas built type c wheel chair bus. The driver of the suv crossed the center line and hit the bus head on. The estimated speed of the suv was in excess of 70 mph at the time of the accident. Upon impact the service door opened and one of the bus occupants was ejected. Two persons in the bus were injured and the driver of the suv was killed. Both vehicles were totaled as a result of the accident. There was a police report taken at the...

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scene. The door was latched at the time of the accident. Upon inspection there was no visible damage to the latch. The bus manufacturer has been contacted to inspect the service door of the bus. However, there has been no response from the manufacturer at this time. *Jb updated 2/7/2006 - *nm

Wheels & tires

While driving home at 65 mph rear inside passenger tire blew out. Michelin, size 255/80r22.5, Dot#v6h6ak30100. *Ak

Seats & seat belts

Seat belts on the buses were installed incorrectly. Have 2 of the buckles near the windows; 3 latch plates in the middle & 1 other buckle is located in the aisle. Cannot place anyone in either of the seats due to not having anything to latch or buckle into. *Ak

Thomas Bus: every year compared

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Year	Complaints	Crashes	Top problem	Grade
2002	1	0	Transmission & drivetrain	A
2001	2	0	Body, doors & structure	A
2000	3	1	Body, doors & structure	F
1998	1	0	Seats & seat belts	A

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2000 Thomas Bus vs rivals

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Grade
2000 Thomas Bus	3	0	1	F
2000 Thomas Saf-T-Liner HD	1	2	0	-	Compare
2000 Thomas CL100	1	1	0	-	Compare

More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.

Questions about the 2000 Thomas Bus

Does the 2000 Thomas Bus have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Thomas Bus right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Thomas Bus?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), seats & seat belts (1), wheels & tires (1).

How many complaints has the 2000 Thomas Bus had?

3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 11, 2000 and the latest on November 15, 2005. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 2 injuries and 1 death.

Is the 2000 Thomas Bus a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 15 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Thomas Bus year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which Thomas Bus years have the most complaints?

2000 (3), 2001 (2), 1998 (1). See every Thomas Bus year compared.

What should I do if my 2000 Thomas Bus has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked 16 hours ago. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data