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Thomas Built Buses Fs 65 — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Thomas Built Buses Fs 65 model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
24
Years to Avoid
2007, 2006
Best Years
2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
2017
0 complaints1 recalls39 TSBs
2016
0 complaints1 recalls40 TSBs
2015
0 complaints1 recalls74 TSBs
2014
0 complaints1 recalls71 TSBs
2013
0 complaints1 recalls70 TSBs
2012
0 complaints1 recalls72 TSBs
2011
0 complaints2 recalls71 TSBs
2010
0 complaints2 recalls70 TSBs
2009
0 complaints2 recalls70 TSBs
2008
0 complaints4 recalls3 invest.71 TSBs
2007Avoid
4 complaints9 recalls3 invest.71 TSBs
2006Avoid
1 complaints11 recalls5 invest.71 TSBs
2005
0 complaints9 recalls5 invest.1 TSBs
2004
1 complaints7 recalls4 invest.1 TSBs
2003
0 complaints5 recalls2 invest.1 TSBs
2002
0 complaints4 recalls3 invest.1 TSBs
2001
0 complaints4 recalls3 invest.1 TSBs
2000Best Year
0 complaints2 recalls2 invest.1 TSBs
1999Best Year
0 complaints2 recalls1 invest.1 TSBs
1998Best Year
0 complaints2 recalls1 invest.1 TSBs
1997Best Year
0 complaints2 recalls1 invest.1 TSBs
1996Best Year
0 complaints2 recalls1 invest.1 TSBs
1995Best Year
0 complaints2 recalls1 invest.1 TSBs
1994Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls1 invest.1 TSBs

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Thomas Built Buses Fs 65 Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2007, 2006 Thomas Built Buses Fs 65 are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Thomas Built Buses Fs 65, consider the 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

24 model years analyzed