Carpenter School BUS Problems by Year
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Carpenter School BUS, across 4 model years (1995–1998). The 1997 model year has the most complaints (12). The most reported problem area overall is vehicle speed control.
Carpenter School BUS years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No School BUS model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1997 School BUS: 12 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1996 School BUS: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1995 School BUS: 2 complaints, 0 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 Carpenter School BUS problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 | 0 |
All Carpenter School BUS model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 School BUS | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 1997 School BUS | 12 | 0 | — | Seats | |
| 1996 School BUS | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 1995 School BUS | 2 | 0 | — | Structure |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Carpenter School BUS years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1997 (12), 1996 (4), 1995 (2). 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 Carpenter School BUS?
Vehicle Speed Control, with 8 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Carpenter School BUS have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.