1993 Thomas VistaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 1993 Thomas Vista. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 7, 1998. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Thomas Vista 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.

7 recalls

1993 Thomas Vista 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

Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior

Recall 98V-309 · Dec 7, 1998 · 500 vehicles

Risk. A DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE BUS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS NEAR THE BUS.

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

Structure: body

Recall 96V-105 · Jun 17, 1996 · 6,358 vehicles

Risk. A PASSENGER'S CLOTHING COULD BECOME CAUGHT IN THE SMALL OPENING AND IF THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THE INDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 95V-041 · Mar 3, 1995 · 804 vehicles

Risk. IF THE BRAKE LINE IS SEVERED, BRAKING CAPABILITY WILL BE IMMEDIATELY REDUCED, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core

Recall 95V-040 · Mar 3, 1995 · 2,133 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A HEATER FIRE AND AN INCREASED 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

1993 vs. every other Vista 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 Vista median. How we score

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Own a 1993 Vista?

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