repaired · 2026 Q2
Structure: body
Risk. An insufficient restraining barrier can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
2017 Starcraft Bus QuestProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2017 Starcraft Bus Quest, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-429 the manufacturer reports only 2% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 12, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Starcraft Bus Quest has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Exterior lighting
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2017 Starcraft Bus Quest 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.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. A school bus roof panel with inadequate joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Seats
Risk. If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their…
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repaired · 2021 Q2
Fuel system, diesel
Risk. If the fuel lines are damaged from the screws that are too long, fuel may leak and cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 Starcraft Bus.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Quest 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 Quest median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Quest owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
1.PARKING BREAK IS NOT HOLDING AND STRETCHING THE CABLE REPLACED THE WHOLE UNIT AND IS DOING THE SAME THING AS THE OLD UNIT. 2. BODY CONTROL UNIT FAILS HAVE TO KEEP REPROGRAMMING UNITS OR HAVE TO KEEP BUYING NEW ONES. THIS CONTROLS EMISSIONS, ELECTRICAL, CLIMATE CONTROL, LIGHTING AND MORE. WE HAVE…
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