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2004 Blue Bird Mini BirdProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Blue Bird Mini Bird, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage118kVehicle speed control, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 29, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Blue Bird Mini Bird has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Vehicle speed control11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2004 Blue Bird Mini Bird recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Other: school bus stop arm assembly

Recall 05V-239 · May 20, 2005 · 8,894 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE STOP ARM NOT PERFORM PROPERLY, A CHILD OR PEDESTRIAN MAY BE ENDANGERED BY PASSING VEHICLES SHOULD THE MOTORIST NOT STOP AT THE CORRECT LOCATION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: school bus stop arm assembly

Recall 05V-251 · May 20, 2005 · 3,121 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE STOP ARM NOT PERFORM PROPERLY, A CHILD OR PEDESTRIAN MAY BE ENDANGERED BY PASSING MOTORISTS SHOULD THE MOTORIST NOT STOP AT THE CORRECT LOCATION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Blue Bird.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Mini Bird year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Mini Bird median. How we score

'77'78'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'02'03'04'05'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Mini Bird owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DRIVER WAS PULLING INTO A BUS LOADING ZONE WHEN THE BUS SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND REAR ENDED A STOPPED SCHOOL BUS IN FRONT OF IT. THE PARKED BUS WAS FULL SIZE SCHOOL BUS, OUR BUS WAS A MINIBUS BUILT ON A GM CHASSIS. *TT
Complaint 10427898 · Sep 29, 2011 · 118,200 miles

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