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2008-2024 · 17 model years

International Lonestar Problems by year

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the International Lonestar across 17 model years, and it has 41 recalls. The 2019 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the electrical system.

Most complaints for its age20191 complaint · 8 recallsSee the 2019
Complaints
4
Recalls
41
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Lonestar 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
20240200-C
20230700-F
20220400-C
20210500-C
20201300Transmission & drivetrainB
20191800BrakesC
20180800-C
20171600BrakesC
20161600Fuel systemC
20150400-B
20140400-B
201301000-C
20120900-C
201101100-D
201001000-C
20090400-B
20080200-A

Most common Lonestar problems

International Lonestar recalls 41

Electrical system: software

25V817000678 vehicles affected

International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2016 7600, 2016-2023 Lonestar, 2018 8600, 2018-2023 LT, 2021-2026 MV, 2022-2023 RH, 2023-2026 HX, and 2025-2026 HV vehicles. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the...

Latest Lonestar complaints

2019 International LonestarElectrical systemBrakes

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 international lonestar. The contact stated that while having a routine inspection, he was informed that the brake lights were inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mccandless international trucks, inc (3780 losee rd, north las vegas, nv 89030, (702) 642-8789) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the relay failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 155,122.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Service brakesNHTSA 11397882
2016 International LonestarFuel system

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 international lonestar. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to approximately 5 mph. Also, an indicator stating that the fuel tank was low on fuel erroneously appeared. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the def system was faulty and needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was available. The failure mileage was 187,000.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11018896
2017 International LonestarBrakes

Brakes are engaging on its own. Even when driving at very high speeds. I was on a major interstate in ohio and the truck was braking very hard on its on. Happened on 2 different occasions on the same day

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 10981363

Questions about the International Lonestar

Which International Lonestar years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2016 (1), 2017 (1), 2019 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2019 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which International Lonestar years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2008, 2009, 2014 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Lonestar years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common International Lonestar problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (2), electrical system (1), fuel system (1) most often.

How many recalls does the International Lonestar have?

NHTSA lists 41 recalls across all International Lonestar 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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