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Blue Bird Micro Bird — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Blue Bird Micro Bird model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
25
Years to Avoid
2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Best Years
1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987
2011
0 complaints5 recalls4 TSBs
2010Avoid
0 complaints12 recalls2 TSBs
2009Avoid
0 complaints14 recalls2 TSBs
2008Avoid
0 complaints16 recalls2 TSBs
2007Avoid
0 complaints10 recalls2 TSBs
2006Avoid
0 complaints10 recalls2 TSBs
2005
0 complaints4 recalls2 TSBs
2004
0 complaints5 recalls2 TSBs
2003
0 complaints5 recalls2 TSBs
2002
0 complaints5 recalls2 TSBs
2001
0 complaints3 recalls2 TSBs
2000
0 complaints2 recalls2 TSBs
1999
0 complaints2 recalls1 TSBs
1998
0 complaints4 recalls1 TSBs
1997
0 complaints4 recalls1 TSBs
1996
0 complaints2 recalls1 TSBs
1995
0 complaints2 recalls1 TSBs
1994
0 complaints2 recalls1 TSBs
1993Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls1 TSBs
1992Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls1 TSBs
1991Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls1 TSBs
1990Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls1 TSBs
1989Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls
1988Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls
1987Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Blue Bird Micro Bird Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 Blue Bird Micro Bird are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Blue Bird Micro Bird, consider the 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

25 model years analyzed