Blue Bird Vision Problems by Year
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints and 140 safety recalls on file for the Blue Bird Vision, across 16 model years (2004–2019). The 2009 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
Blue Bird Vision years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Vision model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2009 Vision: 6 complaints, 28 recalls
- 2015 Vision: 4 complaints, 27 recalls
- 2007 Vision: 3 complaints, 21 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2005 Vision: 1 complaint, 15 recalls
- 2008 Vision: 1 complaint, 30 recalls
- 2012 Vision: 1 complaint, 19 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 Vision problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Blue Bird Vision model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Vision | 0 | 41 | — | — | |
| 2018 Vision | 0 | 35 | — | — | |
| 2017 Vision | 1 | 28 | — | Engine | |
| 2016 Vision | 2 | 27 | — | Engine | |
| 2015 Vision | 4 | 27 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2014 Vision | 0 | 22 | — | — | |
| 2013 Vision | 2 | 25 | — | Structure | |
| 2012 Vision | 1 | 19 | — | Parking Brake | |
| 2011 Vision | 0 | 22 | — | — | |
| 2010 Vision | 2 | 25 | — | Service Brakes, Air | |
| 2009 Vision | 6 | 28 | — | Fuel System, Diesel | |
| 2008 Vision | 1 | 30 | — | Service Brakes, Air | |
| 2007 Vision | 3 | 21 | — | Equipment | |
| 2006 Vision | 0 | 17 | — | — | |
| 2005 Vision | 1 | 15 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2004 Vision | 0 | 17 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Blue Bird Vision years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2009 (6), 2015 (4), 2007 (3). 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 Vision?
Structure, with 4 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Blue Bird Vision have?
140 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.