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Thomas Saf T Liner — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Thomas Saf T Liner model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
25
Years to Avoid
1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
Best Years
2002, 1998, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977
2002Best Year
3 complaints0 recalls1 TSBs
2001
1 complaints2 recalls1 invest.
2000
0 complaints1 recalls1 invest.
1998Best Year
2 complaints0 recalls1 invest.
1997
0 complaints3 recalls
1996Avoid
0 complaints10 recalls
1995Avoid
1 complaints11 recalls1 TSBs
1994Avoid
0 complaints13 recalls2 invest.1 TSBs
1993Avoid
0 complaints10 recalls1 invest.
1992
0 complaints7 recalls1 invest.
1991
0 complaints5 recalls2 invest.
1990
0 complaints5 recalls2 invest.
1989
0 complaints4 recalls2 invest.
1988
0 complaints5 recalls1 invest.
1987
0 complaints3 recalls
1986
0 complaints3 recalls
1985
0 complaints3 recalls
1984
0 complaints3 recalls
1983
0 complaints3 recalls
1982
0 complaints3 recalls
1981Best Year
0 complaints2 recalls
1980Best Year
0 complaints2 recalls
1979Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls
1978Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls
1977Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls

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 Saf T Liner Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993 Thomas Saf T Liner 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 Saf T Liner, consider the 2002, 1998, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

25 model years analyzed