2017 Blue Bird Conventional Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Conventional years
- Not enough data 2nd of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Blue Bird Conventional. That ranks 2nd out of 20 Conventional model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 23,307 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Blue Bird Conventional 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 100% | 23,307 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 100% | 23,307 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 100% | 23,307 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2017 Blue Bird Conventional recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Blue Bird Conventional.
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.
On 12.05.17 the involved blue bird school bus experienced a sudden unintended acceleration event and despite driver attempts to slow the bus by shifting to neutral, gear 1 then gear 2 and possibly other efforts (we have video demonstrating this), the bus continued to accelerate until coming to rest…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Blue Bird Conventional?
Owners most often report engine, fuel system, diesel, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Blue Bird Conventional?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 Blue Bird Conventional a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Conventional model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.