Blue Bird Mini Bird Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 2, 2019 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Blue Bird Mini Bird, across 10 model years (1995–2006). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is vehicle speed control.

Peak: 2004, with 1 complaints
1995: 0199501996: 0199601997: 0199701998: 0199801999: 0199902002: 0200202003: 0200302004: 1200412005: 0200502006: 120061

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Blue Bird Mini Bird years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Mini Bird model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2006 Mini Bird: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
  2. 2004 Mini Bird: 1 complaint, 2 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 Mini Bird problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Vehicle Speed Control111

All Blue Bird Mini Bird model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2006 Mini Bird12—Unknown or Other
2005 Mini Bird02——
2004 Mini Bird12—Vehicle Speed Control
2003 Mini Bird02——
2002 Mini Bird02——
1999 Mini Bird02——
1998 Mini Bird02——
1997 Mini Bird02——
1996 Mini Bird03——
1995 Mini Bird03——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Blue Bird Mini Bird years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2006 (1), 2004 (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 Mini Bird?

Vehicle Speed Control, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Blue Bird Mini Bird have?

5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.