Blue Bird A3RE Problems by Year
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Blue Bird A3RE, across 11 model years (2002–2013). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
Blue Bird A3RE years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No A3RE model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
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 A3RE problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 3 | 0 |
All Blue Bird A3RE model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 A3RE | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2012 A3RE | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2011 A3RE | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2010 A3RE | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2009 A3RE | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2008 A3RE | 1 | 1 | — | Structure | |
| 2007 A3RE | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2006 A3RE | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2005 A3RE | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2003 A3RE | 1 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2002 A3RE | 1 | 0 | — | Structure |
More from Blue Bird: all Blue Bird models · VIN decoder
Frequently asked questions
Which Blue Bird A3RE years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2008 (1), 2003 (1), 2002 (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 A3RE?
Structure, with 3 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Blue Bird A3RE have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.