1996 Blue Bird School BUS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other School BUS years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Blue Bird School BUS. That is the most of any School BUS model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is visibility (3 complaints, 43%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Blue Bird School BUS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 3 | 43% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Blue Bird School BUS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Blue Bird School BUS.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Braided fuel (cng) hose failures (RQ98010) — opened Jun 30, 1998, still open, led to recall 98V110000.
- Emergency door decals (SQ97010) — opened Apr 10, 1997, closed Apr 15, 1997.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Transmission failed. *slc
The incompatability of the inner neoprene lining of the fuel supply hose with the diesel fuel resulted in cracking and fuel leakage. Mjs
Transmission failed 3 times.(qc-aw)
Electrical wiring installed incorrectly, causing vehicle to lose all power and stall on occasions.
Mirror glass spotted, obstructing visibility.
Other Blue Bird School BUS years
← 1995 School BUS · 1997 School BUS →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 School BUS | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 School BUS | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 School BUS | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 School BUS | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 School BUS | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 School BUS | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Blue Bird School BUS?
Owners most often report visibility, fuel system, gasoline, power train problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Blue Bird School BUS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Blue Bird School BUS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other School BUS model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.