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1994 Thomas MVPProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 1994 Thomas MVP. It is covered by 8 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls8Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 30, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Thomas MVP has problems

0 complaints 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

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

8 recalls

1994 Thomas MVP 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

Headlights: switch

Recall 00V-174 · Jun 30, 2000 · 803 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN DEFORMATION OF THE PLASTIC CONNECTORS THAT CONNECT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH TO ITS WIRING HARNESS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 99V-177 · Jul 2, 1999 · 1,123 vehicles

Risk. THE ELECTRICAL PREHEATER ELEMENT COULD POSSIBLY BE IGNITED BY STARTING FLUID SPRAYED INTO THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM, RESULTING IN EXPLOSION AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Recall 99V-176 · Jul 2, 1999 · 1,307 vehicles

Risk. IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CATCHES ON THE FLOOR MAT, ENGINE OVERSPEED COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 97V-133 · Aug 22, 1997 · 8,107 vehicles

Risk. IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS, IT CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER TO THE VEHICLE AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Structure: body

Recall 96V-164 · Sep 5, 1996 · 2,117 vehicles

Risk. IF AN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD WERE TO CATCH ON THIS AREA, AND THE DRIVER WERE TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THIS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure: body

Recall 96V-139 · Jul 23, 1996 · 120,371 vehicles

Risk. IF AN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD WERE TO CATCH ON THIS AREA, AND THE DRIVER WERE TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THIS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)

Recall 95V-148 · Aug 7, 1995 · 1,413 vehicles

Risk. PRNDL MISALIGNMENT CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO BE UNAWAREOF THE GEAR POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: retractor

Recall 95V-004 · Jan 11, 1995 · 3,076 vehicles

Risk. PASSENGERS WOULD BE UNABLE TO EXTEND OR RETRACT THEIR SAFETY BELTS AND WOULD BE AT A RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.

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

1994 vs. every other MVP 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 MVP median. How we score

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  • Caution
  • Solid
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1994 Thomas MVP, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SEAT BELTS WEBBING ABRADING ON FRAMEPE06057 · closed Mar 30, 2007
    Led to recall 07V-142

Own a 1994 MVP?

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