Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 IC Bus CE
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 IC Bus CE has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 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 #11V375000 REAR EXIT DOOR REFLECTIVE TAPE 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 2 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 IC Bus CE exhibits several recalls related to wheelchair lifts, alternator cables, and engine cooling, indicating significant reliability concerns. Additionally, there are complaints about structural issues and engine cooling, impacting its overall dependability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| alternator | 50,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| engine cooling | 60,000–110,000 miles | $750–$1,500 | common |
| wheelchair lift | 30,000–70,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | 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 every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection and service annually
- Coolant system service every 25,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Inspection of alternator belt every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Overheating engine
- Difficulty starting
- Wheelchair lift malfunction
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 IC Bus CE at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.