Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 US Bus Sturdibus
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 US Bus Sturdibus has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07V155000 FMVSS 210/222WALL AND FLOOR MOUNTING/SEAT SPACING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V069000 FMVSS 210/SEAT DETACHMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V443000 FMVSS 222/SEAT BARRIERS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V416000 FMVSS 111/REAR VIEW MIRROR USAGE LOCATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V255000 FMVSS 222/30" WIDE RESTRAINING BARRIER NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 1 complaint
Poor
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 US Bus STURDIBUS has numerous safety recalls related to seating and seatbelt anchorages, which are critical for crash protection. These issues, coupled with the lack of complaints data, suggest poor reliability and a focus on structural safety interventions.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| seats | N/A | $100–$500 | very common |
| seat belts | N/A | $50–$300 | common |
| head restraint | N/A | $50–$200 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection yearly
- Replace tire every 40,000 miles
- Check fluid levels every 10,000 miles
- Battery check annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Loose seating
- Seatbelt anchorage issues
- Weld failures on barriers
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 US Bus Sturdibus at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.