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2016-2027 · 12 model years

International LT Problems by year

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the International LT across 12 model years, and it has 43 recalls. The 2025 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the driver assistance, followed by the brakes.

Most complaints for its age20251 complaint · 10 recallsSee the 2025
Complaints
17
Recalls
43
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Deaths
0

LT 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
20270100-A
20260400-D
202511000Driver assistanceF
20243810BrakesD
202311200Transmission & drivetrainD
20222700SteeringB
202131310Body, doors & structureC
20202900Body, doors & structureB
201921800BrakesC
201831700Electrical systemC
20170600-A
20160500-A

Most common LT problems

International LT recalls 43

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 LT complaints

2021 International LTElectrical system

Odometer Fraud. The contact sold a 2021 International LT625. The contact stated that he was a car dealer who had sold the vehicle and several other vehicles to a fleet dealer. The vehicles were a dealer sale. At the time of sale, the vehicles had approximately 600,000 miles; however, the fleet dealer currently listed the vehicle and the other vehicles for sale, showing 300,000 miles. The contact confirmed through VINs and pictures posted on the fleet dealer's website and Facebook Marketplace that the listed vehicles were the exact same vehicles the fleet dealer had purchased from the contact.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11770753
2024 International LTBrakesCrash

On [[redacted]], I was operating (bobtail) truck number [[redacted]] and needed to complete some tasks outside the truck. I set the parking brakes by pulling the yellow valve out. The truck didn't make the usual loud noise we hear every time we set the brakes. After a couple of minutes of reviewing the documentation I was supposed to drop off at that location, I stepped out of the truck with the key in my pocket and walked away from it. When I was about 100 feet away from the truck, I saw it rolling down on my...

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right side. I went to recover the truck, and the first thing I checked was the yellow valves. Both valves were pulled out. I put the key in the ignition and started the truck. I pressed the yellow valve in, but there was no noise, and the feeling was a bit different. I did press the red valve in and heard that air noise. I pulled back out again and reversed the truck back to where I originally parked it. I notified safety and also requested by text to my supervisor, Shania, that the valves should be checked before any other driver would drive it. So far I haven't been told what caused the roll away. No one got hurt, no citation, but the area where this incident happened is the entrance and exit of every employee in that building. I was let go from work on July 21,2026. Today is August 4, 2026 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11754759
2025 International LTDriver assistance1 injury

The contact was the operator of a 2025 International LT62F company vehicle. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving with another truck in front of the vehicle that was attempting to slow down from at least 200 feet away, the automatic braking system erroneously activated, causing a false positive reaction with the brakes warning system detecting a possible crash with a brick wall, causing the Autonomous Braking and Lane Assist system to slam on the brakes of the tractor and the trailer. The...

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contact stated that the force caused the vehicle to slide to the left, with the momentum of the trailer being hauled. There was no accident reported. The contact sustained a strain of the right shoulder from the seat belt locking. Medical attention was not required. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the radar was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,185.

Filed Incident Forward collision avoidance · Lane departureNHTSA 11682494
2018 International LTEngine & cooling

August 17, 2024 makes a year of when i purchased my 2018 international LTA26 6X4 . The vehicle has been to several shops (Westrux International) where i paid for service that ended up being a recall for (Velocity calibrations) which did not fix the problem. (Southwest) is the next shop i took my truck to However, the mechanics were still unable to determine the cause of failure. I have researched on NHTSA and found recalls (Connecting Rod May Crack and Cause Engine Failure) that relate to my problem i'm having with my truck.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11610070

Questions about the International LT

Which International LT years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2018 (3), 2021 (3), 2024 (3). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2025 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which International LT years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2016, 2017, 2020 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other LT years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common International LT problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the driver assistance (5), brakes (4), engine & cooling (4) most often.

How many recalls does the International LT have?

NHTSA lists 43 recalls across all International LT 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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