Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 IC Bus CE
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 IC Bus CE has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 11 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V870000 Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V868000 Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V691000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V692000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V427000 POSITIVE ALTERNATOR CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V428000 POSITIVE ALTERNATOR CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V265000 UNEXPECTED SHIFT IN VEHICLE POSITION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V267000 UNEXPECTED SHIFT IN VEHICLE POSITION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V103000 HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V052000 STEPWELL HEATER/REAR WALL MOUNTED HEATER/FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V353000 ENGINE HARD START/NO START/ENGINE STALL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V258000 REMOTE POWER MODULE/POSSIBLE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V189000 PARK BRAKE SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V561000 HANDRAIL DESIGN/DOOR CONTROL BRACKET NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 8 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 IC Bus CE has notable reliability concerns, primarily involving engine and electrical issues. Recalls highlight significant problems with adaptive equipment and vehicle speed control. Frequent complaints about engine and cooling system issues indicate a tendency for costly and common failures, leading to higher ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine cooling | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,200–$3,000 | very common |
| Alternator cable | 50,000–90,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
| Wheelchair lift | 40,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$2,500 | common |
| Parking brake | 70,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
| Remote power module | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$700 | 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 change
- Brake inspection
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Wheel alignment
- Belt and hose inspection
- Tire rotation
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light issues
- Battery warning signals
- Parking brake engagement issues
- Unusual engine noises
- Overheating problems
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 IC Bus CE at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.