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1995-2017 · 20 model years

International 9900 Problems by year

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the International 9900 across 20 model years, and it has 11 recalls. The 1999 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the brakes.

Most complaints for its age19992 complaints · 2 recallsSee the 1999
Complaints
3
Recalls
11
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

9900 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-C
20160200-D
20150200-D
20130200-D
20110100-C
20100100-C
20090100-C
20070100-C
20060100-C
20050100-C
20040100-C
20030400-F
20020400-F
20011100BrakesD
20000200-D
19992201BrakesF
19980200-D
19970100-C
19960100-C
19950100-C

Most common 9900 problems

International 9900 recalls 11

Electrical system: cables

07V02000021,643 vehicles affected

On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar c10, c11, c12, c13, c15 or c16 engines, the positive battery cables that supply power from the batteries to the starter may rub against an electrical ground cable between the engine and the starter, an electrical...

Latest 9900 complaints

1999 International 9900Other & unknown

1999 International 9900, unit 1 was traveling eastbound in the left lane on ir80, ohio turnpike at mile post 182.5. Unit 1 was struck by a tire that came off unit 2 which was traveling eastbound in the right lane. Driver of unit 2 continued eastbound. Driver of unit 1 continued eastbound to brady's leap service plaza to make a report. *Bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0113-91) updated 03/29/11 *bf

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 10393188
2001 International 9900Brakes

Tl*the contact drives an international 9900 eighteen-wheeler for wenger truck company. The contact stated that the brakes were faulty because the company did not properly maintain the vehicles. He stated that the vehicle was very unsafe to drive. The vin and mileages were unknown.

Filed Incident Service brakes, airNHTSA 10249170
1999 International 9900BrakesFire

The rear brake drum overheated causing fire and damage to the unit. (Ohio traffic crash report) *mjs

Filed Incident Service brakes, airNHTSA 558988

Questions about the International 9900

Which International 9900 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1999 (2), 2001 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1999 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

What are the most common International 9900 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (2) most often.

How many recalls does the International 9900 have?

NHTSA lists 11 recalls across all International 9900 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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