AI Damage2004 Blue Bird ALL American: common problems
Owners of the 2004 Blue Bird ALL American filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 10
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 90% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 10% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 9 complaints (90% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (10% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 10 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Tl school bus is a 2004 bluebird a3fe. The bus was taken to the caterpillar dealer because of a warranty issue on the engine. They stated that when the driveline on the transmission was not welded properly.
We purchase 10 new blue bird all american school buses through our local authorized dealer, within a month of receiving the 10 unit they star presenting code 368 red failure, causing loss of power, white smoke and stalling, this was reporter to the distributor and they replaced fuel filters and suggested that there…
We purchases 10 new blue bird all american school buses through our local authorized dealer, within a month of receiving the 10 unit they start presenting code 368 red failure , causing loss of power, white smoke and stalling.
We purchased 10 new blue bird all american school buses through our local authorized dealer, within a month of receiving the 10 unit they start presenting code 368 red failure , causing loss of power, white smoke and stalling , this was reported to the distributor and they replaced fuel filters and suggested that…
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 10,921 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 30% most complained about).
On average one model year of the ALL American has 3 complaints (17 years in the data). This year has 10, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Blue Bird ALL American?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, powertrain. Total complaints: 10. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: loss of power / limp mode (90%), smoke, burning smell, fire (90%), stalls while driving (80%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2004 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 2004 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.