MYRModel Year Report

1998 Blue Bird School BUS

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1998 Blue Bird School BUS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:51:47.234Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Blue Bird School BUS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 1 complaints 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1995: 4 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 2000: 3 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2009: 0 complaints 2009
1998: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19841
19851
19862
19871
19880
19890
19900
19911
19921
19934
19954
19967
19973
19983
20003
20012
20090

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

3 of 3 total reports mention: structure.

Show complaint excerpts

SCHOOL BUS DID NOT PASS SUMMER INSPECTION DUE TO EMERGENCY WINDOW EXIT ON DRIVERS SIDE, SIDE ARM WAS TOO MUCH BELOW THE WINDOW, AND A CHILD COULD CUT OR SERIOUSLY BE INJURED UPON BEING LIFTED DOWN. *AK *YD

NHTSA ODI report, 20011212

SCHOOL BUS DID NOT PASS SUMMER INSPECTION DUE TO EMERGENCY WINDOW EXIT ON DRIVERS SIDE. SIDE ARM WAS TOO BELOW WINDOW, AND A CHILD COULD CUT OR SERIOUSLY BE INJURED UPON BEING LIFTED DOWN.*AK *YD

NHTSA ODI report, 20011212

SCHOOL BUS DID NOT PASS SUMMER INSPECTION DUE TO EMERGENCY WINDOW EXIT ON DRIVER'S SIDE. SIDE ARM WAS TOO BELOW WINDOW, AND A CHILD COUD CUT OR SERIOUSLY BE INJURED UPON BEING LIFTED DOWN.*AK *YD

NHTSA ODI report, 20011212

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Blue Bird School BUS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 Blue Bird School BUS reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Blue Bird School BUS?

The most-reported component is structure:body:door, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Blue Bird School BUS have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.