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2017-2025 · 9 model years

International CV Problems by year

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the International CV across 9 model years, and it has 9 recalls. The 2022 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the electrical system.

Most complaints for its age20222 complaints · 4 recallsSee the 2022
Complaints
5
Recalls
9
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

CV 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
20250200-D
20240100-B
20230200-C
20222401BrakesF
20210300-C
20202500BrakesD
20191600SuspensionD
20180100-A
20170100-A

Most common CV problems

International CV recalls 9

Engine

19V372000705 vehicles affected

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 International CV vehicles equipped with Duramax 6.6 liter diesel engines and an optional engine-block heater (feature code 12XBL). The engine block heater cord or the terminals that connect the heater cord...

Latest CV complaints

2022 International CVBrakesFire

It appears the brake booster system failed, causing an electrical short to a truck that was parked and turned off, resulting in a massive fire. Upon further search there is an active recall on this issue, but no prior notification of this recall was received. No warning lamps.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11773857
2020 International CVBrakes

This truck has had 4 different rubber brake lines fail in the last 3 years. Both lines at the master cylinder, one at the left front wheel and one in the rear.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11685676
2022 International CVBrakes

The contact owns a 2022 International CV515. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V282000 (Parking Brake) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Incident Parking brakeNHTSA 11568527
2019 International CVSuspension

The contact owns a 2019 International CV515. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front end of the truck was bouncing excessively. The contact stated that there was a failure with the front end that was causing damage to the front tires. The contact stated that the front tires appeared worn and patchy with only 17,000 miles of driving. The vehicle was taken to Firestone Tires and was diagnosed with a failed suspension. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was also taken to the...

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dealer and the contact was advised that the tires needed to be replaced. The tires were replaced. The contact stated that the tire size information printed on the door of the vehicle was 245/70/R19.5 however, the actual tire size that was installed on the truck was 225/70/R19.5. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 11563701

Questions about the International CV

Which International CV years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2020 (2), 2022 (2), 2019 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2022 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which International CV years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2017, 2018 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other CV years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common International CV problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (3), electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1) most often.

How many recalls does the International CV have?

NHTSA lists 9 recalls across all International CV 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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