Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11V222000 GEN EM-1 EVAPORATORS/CARRIER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V223000 GEN EM-1 EVAPORATORS/CARRIER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V462000 ACCELERATOR PEDAL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V622000 DUAL POWER SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V088000 FMVSS 403/BRAUN WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/THRESHOLD WARNING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V150000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/RICON NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF has several recalls affecting the air conditioner, accelerator, and electrical system. Despite these, the issues are amenable to recall solutions. Complaints are minimal, indicating generally reliable operation once recalls are addressed.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning | 50,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| Fuse holder | 60,000–90,000 miles | $100–$300 | common |
| Accelerator pedal | 70,000–110,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Air conditioning service
- Cooling system flush
- Transmission service
- Battery replacement within 5 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Sticking accelerator pedal
- Air conditioner not cooling
- Unexpected power loss
- Burning smell from fuses
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.