Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Blue Bird Micro Bird
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Blue Bird Micro Bird has 16 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2008 Blue Bird Micro Bird. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V731000 Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V730000 Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V511000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V510000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V133000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/INTERLOCK BELT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V134000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/INTERLOCK BELT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V479000 ROOF JOINT RIVETS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V450000 INCORRECT TIRE AND LOADING PLACARD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V335000 LED SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM LIGHTS INOPERATIVE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V328000 OFFSET LEG BARRIER PADS OR 2/3 SEAT BACK/FMVSS 222 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V251000 34 INCH OFFSET BARRIER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V435000 FMVSS 403/WHEELCHAIR LIFT INTERLOCKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V395000 FMVSS 403/RICON PLATFORM LIFTS/STOW INTERLOCK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V163000 THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V062000 FMVSS 108/REAR LED TURN SIGNAL OPERATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V501000 FMVSS 217/EMERGENCY DOOR AUDIBLE ALARM/BUZZER NHTSA notice
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Blue Bird Micro Bird has a concerning number of recalls, particularly related to wheelchair lifts and safety standards, suggesting reliability issues and potential safety risks. There is a lack of owner complaints, which limits comprehensive evaluation, but the high number of recalls indicates notable reliability challenges.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelchair lift | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | common |
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.
- Regular oil changes
- Brake system inspection
- Cooling system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and balance
- Suspension check
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Wheelchair lift malfunctions
- Seat structure issues
- Roof cap rivet failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Blue Bird Micro Bird at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.