2003 Blue Bird A3RE Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other A3RE years
- Not enough data 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Blue Bird A3RE. That is the most of any A3RE model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 168,985 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Blue Bird A3RE problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 100% | 168,985 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | 168,985 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 Blue Bird A3RE recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Blue Bird A3RE.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
During spot inspection by the state highway patrol, an approximately 2" long horizontal line of rust was discovered near the driver-side shock mount in the middle of the frame rail. It was determined this was a hairline crack. Inspectors mentioned this has happened to other blue bird school buses…
Other Blue Bird A3RE years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 A3RE | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 A3RE | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 A3RE | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 A3RE | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 A3RE | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 A3RE | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 A3RE | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 A3RE | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 A3RE | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 A3RE | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Blue Bird A3RE?
Owners most often report structure, suspension problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Blue Bird A3RE?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Blue Bird A3RE a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other A3RE model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.