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1995 Thomas VistaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1995 Thomas Vista, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 7, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Thomas Vista 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
Engine and engine cooling10

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

6 recalls

1995 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

Seats

Recall 97V-192 · Nov 1, 1997 · 2,391 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL 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

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 →

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–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 95V-135 · Jul 20, 1995 · 17 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD SUFFER INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IF THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FAILED IN A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Visibility: glass, side/rear

Recall 95V-087 · May 1, 1995 · 350 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, RESCUE PERSONNEL MAY NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN THE ROOF HATCHES FROM THE OUTSIDE.

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

1995 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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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

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