Factory drill port plug corroded and failed allowing all power steering/ brake boost fluid to leak. No warning prior to event. Immediate loss of fluid and with that brake boost and steering. The bus was at low speed when this occurred but still ended up on the sidewalk of our school.
The worst 2012 Blue Bird A3FE problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Steering1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Brakes1
- Steering1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Blue Bird A3FE 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2012 Blue Bird A3FE owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Compare the 2012 Blue Bird A3FE
Other model years
2012
Questions about the 2012 Blue Bird A3FE
Is the 2012 Blue Bird A3FE reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Blue Bird A3FE, close to a typical A3FE model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Blue Bird A3FE?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is steering (1).
How many recalls does the 2012 Blue Bird A3FE have?
No recalls on record.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2012 Blue Bird A3FE?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history