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2000 Thomas CL100Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2000 Thomas CL100, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Latches/locks/linkages

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 17, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Thomas CL100 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Latches/locks/linkages10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2000 Thomas CL100 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Appliance: air conditioner

Recall 01V-213 · Jun 26, 2001 · 69 vehicles

Risk. IF THE BRAKE LINE WEARS THROUGH, THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE BRAKE PRESSURE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AFFECTING THE CAPABILITY TO STOP THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Thomas.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other CL100 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CL100 median. How we score

'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What CL100 owners report

Recent latches/locks/linkages complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE PROBLEM WE ARE EXPERIENCING IS THAT WE ARE REQUIRED BY LAW TO HAVE A DEVICE THAT HOLDS THE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR OPEN, THE DEVICE THAT THE O.E.M. SUPPLIES IS A CONSIDERABLE SAFETY HAZARD. THIS SLIDE DEVICE IS SO INCONSISTENT IN ITS OPERATION THAT IS BECOMING A SAFETY CONCERN WITH MANY DISTRICTS…
Complaint 10104020 · Dec 17, 2004

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