Blue Bird A3FE Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 5, 2016 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 2 safety recalls on file for the Blue Bird A3FE, across 3 model years (2005–2012). The 2012 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.

Peak: 2012, with 1 complaints
2005: 0200502007: 0200702012: 120121

n = 1 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Blue Bird A3FE years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No A3FE model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2012 A3FE: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Blue Bird A3FE problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Service Brakes110
Steering110

All Blue Bird A3FE model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2012 A3FE10—Service Brakes
2007 A3FE02——
2005 A3FE02——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Blue Bird A3FE years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2012 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Blue Bird A3FE?

Service Brakes, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Blue Bird A3FE have?

2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.