Blue Bird Conventional Problems by Year
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 27 safety recalls on file for the Blue Bird Conventional, across 20 model years (1995–2018). The 2018 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Blue Bird Conventional years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Conventional model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2018 Conventional: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2017 Conventional: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2011 Conventional: 1 complaint, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2003 Conventional: 1 complaint, 6 recalls
- 2008 Conventional: 1 complaint, 7 recalls
- 2010 Conventional: 1 complaint, 3 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 Conventional problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Blue Bird Conventional model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Conventional | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2017 Conventional | 1 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2014 Conventional | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2011 Conventional | 1 | 1 | — | Latches/locks/linkages | |
| 2010 Conventional | 1 | 3 | — | Visibility | |
| 2009 Conventional | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2008 Conventional | 1 | 7 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2007 Conventional | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2006 Conventional | 0 | 8 | — | — | |
| 2005 Conventional | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2004 Conventional | 0 | 7 | — | — | |
| 2003 Conventional | 1 | 6 | — | Structure | |
| 2002 Conventional | 0 | 7 | — | — | |
| 2001 Conventional | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2000 Conventional | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1999 Conventional | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 1998 Conventional | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 1997 Conventional | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 1996 Conventional | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 1995 Conventional | 0 | 4 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Blue Bird Conventional years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2018 (2), 2017 (1), 2011 (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 Conventional?
Electrical System, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Blue Bird Conventional have?
27 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.