Blue Bird ALL American Problems by Year
NHTSA has 36 owner complaints and 160 safety recalls on file for the Blue Bird ALL American, across 25 model years (1995–2019). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (10). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, diesel.
Blue Bird ALL American years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical ALL American year: 2004. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2004 ALL American: 10 complaints, 15 recalls
- 2008 ALL American: 4 complaints, 32 recalls
- 2007 ALL American: 4 complaints, 21 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1998 ALL American: 1 complaint, 9 recalls
- 2001 ALL American: 1 complaint, 14 recalls
- 2002 ALL American: 1 complaint, 14 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 ALL American problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Diesel | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Blue Bird ALL American model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 ALL American | 2 | 26 | — | Seats | |
| 2018 ALL American | 0 | 19 | — | — | |
| 2017 ALL American | 0 | 10 | — | — | |
| 2016 ALL American | 1 | 20 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2015 ALL American | 3 | 27 | — | Equipment Adaptive/mobility | |
| 2014 ALL American | 0 | 26 | — | — | |
| 2013 ALL American | 1 | 28 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2012 ALL American | 0 | 30 | — | — | |
| 2011 ALL American | 0 | 35 | — | — | |
| 2010 ALL American | 0 | 42 | — | — | |
| 2009 ALL American | 3 | 33 | — | Seats | |
| 2008 ALL American | 4 | 32 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2007 ALL American | 4 | 21 | — | Structure | |
| 2006 ALL American | 2 | 15 | — | Service Brakes, Air | |
| 2005 ALL American | 1 | 13 | — | Steering | |
| 2004 ALL American | 10 | 15 | — | Fuel System, Diesel | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 ALL American | 2 | 11 | — | Fuel System, Diesel | |
| 2002 ALL American | 1 | 14 | — | Parking Brake | |
| 2001 ALL American | 1 | 14 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2000 ALL American | 0 | 16 | — | — | |
| 1999 ALL American | 0 | 16 | — | — | |
| 1998 ALL American | 1 | 9 | — | Service Brakes, Air | |
| 1997 ALL American | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 1996 ALL American | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 1995 ALL American | 0 | 11 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Blue Bird ALL American years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2004 (10) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical ALL American year. 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 ALL American?
Fuel System, Diesel, with 10 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Blue Bird ALL American have?
160 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.