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1999 Thomas MVPProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 1999 Thomas MVP. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free 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 1999 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.

5 recalls

1999 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

Suspension: rear

Recall 00V-041 · Feb 15, 2000 · 757 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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

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 →

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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

1999 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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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1999 Thomas MVP, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SCHOOL BUS LIGHTING FAILURESEA04014 · closed Dec 20, 2004
    No recall
  2. SEAT BELTS WEBBING ABRADING ON FRAMEPE06057 · closed Mar 30, 2007
    Led to recall 07V-142

Own a 1999 MVP?

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