Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 IC Bus Cesb
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 IC Bus Cesb has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2009 IC Bus Cesb. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #13V320000 Flip Seat/Possible Toe or Foot Pinch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V476000 High Pressure Oil Line May Leak Or Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V258000 WHEELCHAIR LIFT/OUTER ROLL STOP LATCHING MECHANISM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V436000 FMVSS 403/WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/PLATFORM THRESHOLD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V438000 FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON NHTSA notice
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 IC Bus CESB has several recalls related to seat safety and engine issues. Complaints indicate a need for frequent repairs, particularly in the engine cooling and seating systems, contributing to a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine oil line | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | very common |
| wheelchair lift | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| seat structure | 40,000–90,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| cooling system | 60,000–120,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | 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.
- oil and filter change
- coolant system flush
- engine diagnostics
- brake inspection
- wheel alignment check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- engine oil leaks
- seat latch malfunction
- overheating issues
- squeaky brakes
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 IC Bus Cesb at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.