Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Thomas C2
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Thomas C2 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #06V085000 SLOW PARK BRAKE APPLICATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V468000 PARK BRAKE ANCHOR BOLT/BOSCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04T023000 MICHELIN/RAPID AIR LOSS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Thomas C2 has limited data with two owner complaints and three recall campaigns, primarily concerning parking brakes and tires. This suggests some issues but is not enough to rate the reliability below average.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parking brake | Unknown | $400–$700 | occasional |
| Tires | Unknown | $150–$300 | 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 system inspection
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Coolant system servicing
- Transmission fluid change
- Battery check and replacement
- Steering system lubrication
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Parking brake failure
- Rapid tire deflation
- Unusual vibrations
- Brake warning lights
- Unresponsive brakes
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Thomas C2 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.