Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Blue Bird All American
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Blue Bird All American has 32 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Newest 20 recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V234000 Parking Brake may not Hold Vehicle/ FMVSS 105 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V125000 Seat Barrier Incorrectly Installed/FMVSS 222 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V801000 Stretchers may Fall due to Clamp Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V731000 Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V730000 Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V510000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V511000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V313000 Heater Hose may Rupture Resulting in Burns NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V314000 Heater Hose may Rupture Resulting in Burns NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V332000 Window Panel Adhesive Strength/FMVSS 221 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V126000 Grid Heater Power Supply Cable/Possible Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V125000 Grid Heater Power Supply Cable/Possible Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V569000 FUEL LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V499000 39" BARRIER/2-PASSENGER SEATS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V351000 PARK BRAKE VALVE INTERLOCK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V379000 STARTER CABLE RETAINING NUT AND FLAT WASHER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V380000 STARTER CABLE RETAINING NUT AND FLAT WASHER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V290000 FUEL LINE FAILURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V289000 FUEL LINE FAILURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V134000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/INTERLOCK BELT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 2 complaints
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Service Brakes, Air 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Blue Bird All American has numerous recalls affecting critical systems like engine cooling, parking brakes, and safety barriers. Common issues and complaints increase repair likelihood and cost, resulting in a below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heater hose | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| Parking brake | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| Fuel line | 70,000–100,000 miles | $150–$350 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Transmission service
- Cooling system flush
- Brake system inspection
- Fuel system cleaning
- Wheel alignment
- Battery replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Leaking coolant
- Spongy brake pedal
- Reduced engine power
- Fuel smell
- Fluid spots under vehicle
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Blue Bird All American at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.