2016 NEW Flyer XD35: common problems
The maker issued 10 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 10
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- 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.
- Backover prevention. Rear camera and parking sensors after a rear impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This Service Manual Bulletin provides new OEM (Kongsberg) PM inspection requirements and new installation…
This Service Manual Bulletin provides new OEM (Kongsberg) PM inspection requirements and new installation procedure for the adjustable floor pedal moveable arm on specifically equipped vehicles.
- This Parts Manual Bulletin provides new part number information for the moveable arm kit for the Kongsberg…
This Parts Manual Bulletin provides new part number information for the moveable arm kit for the Kongsberg brake and accelerator assembly on specifically equipped vehicles.
- This Service Manual Bulletin provides new inspection and replacement requirements for the coolant hoses…
This Service Manual Bulletin provides new inspection and replacement requirements for the coolant hoses located above the SDS enclosure on specifically equipped buses.
- This Service Manual Bulletin provides new information on how to check for proper chain tension, as…
This Service Manual Bulletin provides new information on how to check for proper chain tension, as measured by the chain deflection, while performing the ramp mechanism initial adjustments. This bulletin only applies…
- This Maintenance Instruction Describes How to Add Heat Shrink to Rear Camera Pigtail (wiring)
- This bulletin provides PM inspection requirements for the K-menber on the fuel tank support structure
- This Parts Manual bulletin provides information on the part numbers of the engine lift brackets
- Service Manula Bulletin provides revised OEM information on the exhaust, after treatment System and DEF tank
- TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO REWORK HEAT EXCHANGER CABIN LOOP LINE AND ROUTING
- TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO REWIRE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR POWER SUPPLY FROM THE BATTERY SIDE TO THE LOAD SIDE…
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO REWIRE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR POWER SUPPLY FROM THE BATTERY SIDE TO THE LOAD SIDE OF THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 NEW Flyer XD35?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 10 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 NEW Flyer XD35?
NHTSA lists 10 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 2016 NEW Flyer XD35 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.
Other 2016 models
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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 2026-11-04.