Micro Bird G5 School Bus problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 1 owner complaints and 51 recalls on file for the Micro Bird G5 School Bus (2005–2026).
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 51
- Model years
- 22
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Every Micro Bird G5 School Bus model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 G5 School Bus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | — |
| 2025 G5 School Bus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | — |
| 2024 G5 School Bus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | — |
| 2023 G5 School Bus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | — |
| 2022 G5 School Bus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | — |
| 2021 G5 School Bus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | — |
| 2020 G5 School Bus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | — |
| 2019 G5 School Bus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | — |
| 2018 G5 School Bus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | — |
| 2017 G5 School Bus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | — |
| 2016 G5 School Bus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | — |
| 2015 G5 School Bus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | — |
| 2014 G5 School Bus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | — |
| 2013 G5 School Bus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | — |
| 2012 G5 School Bus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | — |
| 2011 G5 School Bus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | — |
| 2010 G5 School Bus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | — |
| 2009 G5 School Bus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | — |
| 2008 G5 School Bus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | — |
| 2007 G5 School Bus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | — |
| 2006 G5 School Bus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | — |
| 2005 G5 School Bus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
Most common Micro Bird G5 School Bus problem areas (all years)
Micro Bird G5 School Bus recalls
Risk: A damaged oil like may leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: An unlocked wheelchair can move during transit or during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: An unlocked wheelchair can move during transit or during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: The door panel may remain in the open position or open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of passenger being injured falling out of the bus.
Risk: The door panel may remain in the open position or open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of passenger being injured falling out of the bus.
Risk: A broken bolt may allow the suspension to shift or detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An insufficiently retained seat can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A loose drive belt can result in a loss of power steering, or a loss of alternator and water pump function, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the engine may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: In the event of an emergency, a broken door handle can prevent or delay emergency responders from entering the bus, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: An improperly attached seat can detach in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An inoperative windshield defrosting system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Wheelchair track anchorages that detach may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: Incorrectly attached rub rails may not offer adequate protection against an impact, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: Insufficiently attached panels may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Risk: An impaired seat belt pretensioner may not tighten the seat belt as intended, increasing the risks of injury during a crash.
Risk: A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: Misaligned wheels may result in uneven tire wear and stress on the suspension, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, and increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: If the electric cabling is damaged, certain safety accessories or lamps may stop working, or a short-circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Other Micro Bird models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology