2006 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 LXI Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 27,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 LXI (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2006 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 LXI. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 5 complaints (71% of the total), followed by suspension (2) and wheels (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 27,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part. Suspension complaints overlap with 2 NHTSA investigations filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Suspension2 29%
- Wheels2 29%
- Steering1 14%
- Tires1 14%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “- the contact owns a 2006 Blue Bird wanderlodge lxi. The contact stated that he was notified march 2008 about recall 07v586000 about axle weight limit. The manufacturer sent someone to replace the front tires and told him to have the vehicle aligned and weighed. He did this and returned the vehicle to the manufacturer's possession. He made several different trips to the manufacturer who finally repaired the vehicle. However, he was still having the same excessive weight issue. Most recently, the manufacturer went out of business. He was never given final weight measurements. …”
NHTSA complaint #10266596, filed 2009-04, 12,000 milesSuspension: “Blown left front tire caused loss of steering, impact left front of coach in the center divider. $87000.00 damage. This coach is still out of service at this writing. This coach has had all phases of campaign 07v-586 bluebird body company. This campaign is designed to address front axel weight issues. I made 3 trips over a 1 year period to address concerns of bluebird to meet target weight. Loss of service 6 weeks total. New michelin tires(specified in campaign) just less than 5 years old when failure occurred. All wheel positions had required pressure maintained. …”
NHTSA complaint #10594501, filed 2014-05, 42,000 milesWheels: “The contact owns a 2006 Blue Bird WANDERLODGE M450 LXI rv. In 2010, the rv received a partial repair according to NHTSA campaign number: 07v586000 (power train). In 2016, the other portion of the remedy was performed, which included the appropriate replacement of the front tires. The steering wheel studs were also replaced. The contact was displeased that he was responsible for the labor cost, which was not mentioned in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10852013, filed 2016-03Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,000 and 42,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 07V586000Dec 20, 2007Power train › Axle assemblyCovers: Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 LXI 2005–2007
On certain my 2005-2007 wanderlodge 450 lxi motor homes equipped with arvin meritor and trw tie rod ends, the tie rod assemblies were produced with steel tubing that did not meet design specifications which could result in failure of the tie rod assembly…
- 05V044000Feb 8, 2005Exterior lighting › Brake lightsCovers: Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 LXI 2005–2006
On certain motor homes, a circuit design resulted in a 12.1 amp circuit draw in the brake light circuit when it is protected by a 10 amp circuit breaker.
Recall details for the 2006 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 LXI → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE15035Front Tire OverloadClosed · Nov 16, 2015
- DP09006Alleged inadequate recall remedy 07V-586Closed · Nov 30, 2009
- RQ08004Front axle / tire overloadClosed · Jun 24, 2008
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10128907Dec 8, 2016Equipment. New Blue Bird Support Center - Technical Bus Support: Dealer memo to announce the new on-line Blue Bird Support Center for technical bus support requests.
- 10128588Jan 14, 2016Equipment. Blue Bird Troubleshooting Guides: Blue Bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for assisting in the service of the Blue Bird products. These troubleshooting guides are available…
- 10043250Aug 8, 2006Equipment, Other or unknown. Blue bird: on certain model buses, procedure information is provided where by moisture must be purge from accessory air system.
- 10043189Mar 10, 2006Equipment. Blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. Information provided regarding affected units with a potential for reduction in power to operate coach accessories if coach is not connected…
Other model years of the Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 LXI
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 7 | 27,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 LXI model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 LXI have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2006 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 LXI as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 LXI is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 5 complaints (71% of the total), followed by suspension with 2.
Has the 2006 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 LXI been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 LXI reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 27,000 miles and the middle half falls between 12,000 and 42,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.