Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Blue Bird TC2000
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Blue Bird TC2000 has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2002 Blue Bird TC2000. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #05V382000 BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V251000 STOP ARM MALFUNCTIONS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V239000 STOP ARM MALFUNCTIONS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V062000 FUEL LIFT PUMP/CUMMINS/ENGINE STALLING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V426000 BLUE BIRD/SURE-LOC/WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V364000 BLUE BIRD/SEATS EQUIPPED W/OPTIONAL SEAT BELTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V160002 BLUE BIRD/AM SAFE/SEAT BELT RETRACTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V185000 BLUE BIRD/FMVSS 101/LABEL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V177000 BLUE BIRD/TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V155000 BLUE BIRD/FMVSS 217/SEAT LOCATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V320000 BLUE BIRD/BRAKE MOUNTING NUTS NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
With no direct owner complaints but 11 recall campaigns, this vehicle presents an inconclusive reliability profile. The recalls cover a range of issues, from battery connections to seat belt concerns, indicating diverse but not necessarily frequent issues. Lack of complaint data makes it difficult to identify specific patterns or common failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery disconnect switch | Unknown | $100–$300 | occasional |
| Fuel system | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | rare |
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 fluid replacement
- Brake inspections
- Coolant system checks
- Tire rotations and alignment
- Battery inspection and testing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Loose battery connections
- Fuel pump failures
- Non-functioning seat belts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Blue Bird TC2000 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.