Blue Bird Buses Problems by Year
NHTSA has 8 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Blue Bird Buses, across 6 model years (1995–2002). The 2002 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, gasoline.
Blue Bird Buses years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Buses model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2002 Buses: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2001 Buses: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2000 Buses: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1995 Buses: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1996 Buses: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1997 Buses: 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 Buses problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Blue Bird Buses model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Buses | 2 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Air | |
| 2001 Buses | 2 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2000 Buses | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Air | |
| 1997 Buses | 1 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1996 Buses | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1995 Buses | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Blue Bird Buses years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2002 (2), 2001 (2), 2000 (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 Buses?
Fuel System, Gasoline, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Blue Bird Buses have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.