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1997-2017 · 18 model years

International 4400 Problems by year

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the International 4400 across 18 model years, and it has 26 recalls. The 2003 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (4). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the engine & cooling.

Most complaints for its age20034 complaints · 4 recallsSee the 2003
Complaints
10
Recalls
26
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
4
Deaths
0

4400 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
20170100-A
20160300-C
20150200-B
20140100-A
20120100-A
20111300SuspensionC
20100300-C
20090400-D
20080200-B
20071400BrakesD
20060300-C
20051400Electrical systemD
20043301Electrical systemD
20034420BrakesF
20020900-F
19990100-A
19980100-A
19970100-A

Most common 4400 problems

International 4400 recalls 26

Exterior lighting: back up lights

23V35300032,880 vehicles affected

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2003 International 8100, 2001-2003 International 9100i, 2001-2007 International 9400i, 2001-2010 International 9200i, 2002-2007, 2009 International 8500, 2003-2007, 2013 International 9900i, 2003-2018...

Latest 4400 complaints

2004 International 4400Fuel system

Massive fuel leak under truck cab. This was caused by fuel return line coming off back of engine. Plastic clip that is not securely fastened is factory design. Very unsafe in my opinion. *Tr

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10676321
2011 International 4400Suspension

On 19 june 2012,, we received information from our ambulance manafacture sales represenative on a safety concern of another ambulance service in the area that reported a failure of the bushings for the torque arms on their 2011 international navastar 4300, which has less than 60,000 miles. Upon receiving this information I immediately took both of our 2011 international navistar 4400 and had them inspected at the international dealership and one of our two 2011 international navistar 4400 was noted that the left rear torque arm bushing had moved out away from the arm and was against the frame of the truck. *Tr

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10463011
2005 International 4400Engine & coolingElectrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 international 4400 truck. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall sporadically and without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the positive side cable wire needed to be replaced. The dealer also advised that the failure would likely recur because of corrosive fumes that were emitted from the battery. The failure and the current mileages were 110,118. Updated 10/11/12

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical systemNHTSA 10459260
2004 International 4400Electrical systemFire

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 international 4400 dt466. The contact stated that vehicle burst into flames from under the dashboard while parked in the garage and shut off. As a result, the building also burned down. The fire department was contacted and no injuries were reported. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 120,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10436224
2003 International 4400Engine & cooling

We've had two engine failures with this truck. The first occurred at 121,000 miles when an o-ring on a cylinder sleeve failed letting coolant fill the crankcase and requiring a complete engine overhaul that cost us over $6,000 dollars. The truck was more than 3 years old so we had to pay for the repairs. After putting only 40,000 miles on the rebuilt engine it has thrown a rod out the side of the block completely ruining the engine. It will have to be replaced at an estimated cost of $16,000. We have contacted...

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navistar because the service technician said both failures were caused by poor workmanship, defective materials, or faulty design. Navistar has refused to stand behind their product. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10300120
2007 International 4400Brakes

January 29 2009 driver complains of no brakes when brakes are wet. Vehicle is 2007 international 4400 n low pro snow plow with air brakes deliver date 08may 06. International notified, so far no cures. *Tr

Filed Incident Service brakes, airNHTSA 10256860

Questions about the International 4400

Which International 4400 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2003 (4), 2004 (3), 2005 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2003 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which International 4400 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 4400 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common International 4400 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (4), engine & cooling (3), electrical system (2) most often.

How many recalls does the International 4400 have?

NHTSA lists 26 recalls across all International 4400 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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