AI Damage1992 Blue Bird ALL American: common problems
Owners of the 1992 Blue Bird ALL American filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 16
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 94% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 94% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel system 88% of all complaints
- 4 Structure 88% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 75% of all complaints
- 6 Vehicle speed control 56% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 15 complaints (94% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 15 complaints (94% of all).
- Fuel system: 14 complaints (88% of all).
- Structure: 14 complaints (88% of all).
- Steering: 12 complaints (75% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 16 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 9,040 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 25% most complained about).
On average one model year of the ALL American has 3 complaints (17 years in the data). This year has 16, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Blue Bird ALL American?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine and cooling, fuel system. Total complaints: 16. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (19%), engine failure or replacement (6%), oil leak or consumption (6%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1992 Blue Bird ALL American?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1992 Blue Bird ALL American from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.