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1997-2018 · 16 model years

International 4300 Problems by year

Owners have filed 36 complaints about the International 4300 across 16 model years, and it has 31 recalls. The 2002 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (5), while 2012, 2013 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the electrical system.

Most complaints for its age20025 complaints · 9 recallsSee the 2002
Complaints
36
Recalls
31
Crashes
6
Fires
2
Injuries
3
Deaths
1

4300 complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20180200-A
20132100Electrical systemA
20121200BrakesA
20111700Engine & coolingC
20101600Engine & coolingC
20091600BrakesC
20081500BrakesC
20074410Electrical systemC
20064320BrakesD
20054211Electrical systemD
20044200BrakesB
20038421BrakesD
20025900BrakesD
19990100-A
19980100-A
19970100-A

Most common 4300 problems

International 4300 recalls 31

Power train: automatic transmission

14V042000114 vehicles affected

Navistar Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 IC bus 3200, model year 2012 and 2014 IC bus CE and model year 2011-2013 IC bus HC transit buses and model year 2008-2013 International 4300 and model year 2013 International Workstar...

Latest 4300 complaints

2013 International 4300Electrical systemEngine & coolingFuel system

What usually happens is you get an open flow of exhaust coming in at will, which is full of soot, because the engine is not combusting all the fuel completely and it goes into the egr coolers.The exhaust manifold, valve and coolers inside the egr housing are filled with soot. Fuel economy deteriorates, a dashboard light comes on and the truck needs to be taken out of service.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11144456
2006 International 4300Electrical system

Tl* the contact leased a 2006 international 4300. While driving in the rain, water made contact with the fuse box in the cabin of the vehicle. The next day, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the leasing garage, but was not diagnosed or repaired. When the water dried out of the cabin the next day, the vehicle was able to start and be drive. The leasing company was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 410,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10979088
2007 International 4300SuspensionWheels & tiresCrash

The front axle bearings failed on two separate occasions while in transit. These incidents both took place within an 8 month period of each other. Both mechanics stated that the front wheel was inadequately lubricated and that is what caused the wheel to seize up and break off at the spindle. This flaw was likely developed during assembly which is why this issue is so common. This issue will cause bearing to seizie which leads to wheel separation. In my case both of the front wheels were separated from the...

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vehicle on 2 separate occasions. The authorized mechanic that I used explaind that this vehicle has this type of issues all the time, "this is a common issue with this vehicle". I contacted international and they have yet to respond

Filed Incident Suspension · WheelsNHTSA 10807585
2004 International 4300SuspensionWheels & tiresBrakes

This truck has been locking up, the front right wheel, for several years, the first time it had 28,000 miles , I have replaced sensors, and nothing helps, the abs light stays on continually...Every time I drive it, it is the same lock up wheel....It does this when vehicle is in motion...

Filed Incident Suspension · Wheels · Service brakesNHTSA 10790457

Questions about the International 4300

Which International 4300 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2003 (8), 2002 (5), 2004 (4). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2002 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which International 4300 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1997, 1998, 1999 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 4300 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common International 4300 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (16), electrical system (11), engine & cooling (6) most often.

How many recalls does the International 4300 have?

NHTSA lists 31 recalls across all International 4300 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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