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Vehicle safety record
2017 Blue Bird Conventional Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2017 Blue Bird Conventional with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1) and the fuel system (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash, 1 injury and 1 death. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2018 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Conventional year, for its age
#381 most complained-about 2017 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 1
Most common 2017 Blue Bird Conventional problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 2017 Blue Bird Conventional
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Blue Bird Conventional. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 2017 Blue Bird Conventional
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Blue Bird Conventional: every year compared
All Conventional years2017 Blue Bird Conventional vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Blue Bird Conventional | 1 | 0 | C | |
| 2017 Blue Bird Vision | 1 | 28 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2017 Blue Bird Conventional
Does the 2017 Blue Bird Conventional have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Blue Bird Conventional right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Blue Bird Conventional?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1), fuel system (1), acceleration & cruise control (1).
How many complaints has the 2017 Blue Bird Conventional had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 2, 2018 and the latest on February 2, 2018. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 1 death.
Is the 2017 Blue Bird Conventional a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 42 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Blue Bird Conventional year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Blue Bird Conventional years have the most complaints?
1991 (7), 2018 (2), 2003 (1). See every Blue Bird Conventional year compared.
What should I do if my 2017 Blue Bird Conventional has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data