Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2020 IC Bus Cesb
NHTSA data on file today
The 2020 IC Bus Cesb has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V580000 Missing Underfloor Reinforcement/FMVSS 210, 222 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V503000 Brake Pressure Switch May Short and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V398000 Brake Pressure Switch May Short and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V837000 Unexpected Engine Shut Down NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V220000 Fuel Heater May Overheat and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V580000 Roof Hatch External Handle May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V534000 Unexpected Command to Start Engine NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V373000 Left, Rear Brake Caliper may Drag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V217000 Engine Fuel Heater May Overheat and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V216000 Engine Fuel Heater May Overheat and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V902000 False Brake Light Warning NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V821000 Improperly Routed Brake Air Line Tube NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2020 IC Bus CESB shows a significant number of recalls affecting critical components like brakes and engine control. The potential for brake and engine issues, combined with various structural and electrical concerns, contribute to its below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| Engine control module | 30,000–60,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | occasional |
| Fuel heater system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | 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 fluid inspection
- Coolant system check
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Transmission fluid service
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake warning lights
- Engine stalling issues
- Electrical shorts
- Dashboard fault codes
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2020 IC Bus Cesb at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.