- The problem
- Navistar is recalling 24,975 my 2003 through 2008 ic be, ce, hc, and re school and commercial buses and 2002 through 2008 international 3200 and 3300 model buses manufactured between september 21, 2001 through december 14, 2007, equipped with international vt365 engines. These vehicles may exhibit engine hard start, no start, or stall conditions due to possibly damaged terminals in the fuse holder connector of the injector drive module (idm) clean battery power circuits. The terminals may have been damaged during electrical continuity testing in the manufacturing process.
- The risk
- These conditions could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury.
- The fix
- Navistar will notify owners and replace the idm fuse holder free of charge. The recall began on october 3, 2008. Owners can contact navistar toll-free at 1-800-448-7825.
Vehicle safety record
2003 International 3300 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2003 International 3300 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2008 for the engine and engine cooling.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical 3300 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2003 International 3300 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2003 International 3300 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
International 3300: every year compared
All 3300 years2003 International 3300 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 International 3300 | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2003 International 4300 | 8 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2003 International 4400 | 4 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2003 International 4000 | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2003 International 1552 | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2003 International 3300
Does the 2003 International 3300 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 International 3300: engine and engine cooling (July 2008). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2003 International 3300 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2003 International 3300 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical International 3300 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2003 International 3300 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data