International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2027 HV, HX, LT, MV, and RH trucks. A retaining nut in the wiper assembly may loosen, causing both windshield wipers to disconnect from the motor.
2017-2027 · 11 model years
International MV Problems by year
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the International MV across 11 model years, and it has 41 recalls. The 2026 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 41
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 1
MV 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.
Most common MV problems
International MV recalls 41
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International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2021, 2023-2027 MV, and 2026-2027 HV vehicles. The battery interconnect cable may contact the auxiliary stud and hold down bracket, causing a short circuit.
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026-2027 MV vehicles. The ECU software may fail to engage the brakes with adaptive cruise control (ACC) or hill hold assist.
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...
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026 MV commercial trucks. The transmission shift actuator may not have been calibrated properly, preventing the transmission from shifting into reverse.
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International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026 MV vehicles. The battery interconnect cable may contact the auxiliary stud and hold down bracket, causing a short circuit.
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International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2018 International 4000 Series 4300, 2017-2025 MV, 2018-2024 1300 FBC, 2018-2025 IC Bus TC, and 2024-2025 IC Bus CECB vehicles. The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into the...
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2026 HV, HX, LT, MV, RH, and 2025 EMV vehicles. The linkage that connects the right-side wiper arm to the motor may separate, causing the wipers to fail.
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2024 HV, 2020-2025 MV, and 2019 Workstar 7400 trucks. The caliper may contact a suspension spring or axle U-bolt and prevent the outer brake pad from functioning.
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Lonestar, 2021-2025 RH, HV, MV, LT, HX, and 2022 PROSTAR vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Electrical noise and low signal to the power line...
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2025 International HV, HX, LT, MV, and RH vehicles. The tie rod assemblies may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and possibly result in tie rod failure.
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2025 International HV, LT, MV, and RH trucks. Tie rod assemblies may contain ball studs that may have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and possibly result in tie rod failure.
Latest MV complaints
Vehicle was involved in a fire. The fire started on the interior drivers side dash area.
Truck is unsafe at highway speeds shaking violently and making lane changes scary and sways too much shakes at 65-70 and can't see clearly out mirrors or concentrate as it sways from side to side at lane changes. Replaced new tires with new tires. Driveshaft service and alignments and balancing. No help. Dealer said to complain to factory and stopped working on it saying I should trade it off since it's a lemon.
The contact leased a 2023 International MV607 from Enterprise Rental Car. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the driveshaft unexpectedly detached from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the driveshaft had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by the independent mechanic. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,631. The VIN was not available.
The serpentine belt system keeps on eating belts. This unit needs a 4th belt with only 8900 miles. Its had many trips to the dealer under warranty and they refuse to fix the Root Cause of the belts going bad. The serpentine belt system controls the ac compressor, water pump, cooling fan and alternator. When belt failure occurs multiple truck operating systems simultaneously go down. The belt will start squeeking then eventually will stop charging. The dealership has replaced the belt tensioner and the...
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serpentine belt twice. Its a design flaw, there is an engineering issue with either the belt tensioner, idlers or pulley alignment. The chassis upfitter was also complaining of multiple brand new units experiencing excessive belt squeeling that will in short time lead to failure. The problem is known about at the dealer, it is very easily reproduced as belts average lifespan is about 2,000 miles. This is a dangerous condition as it can disable multiple truck systems in the event of belt failure. No warning lamps.
The contact owns a 2020 International MV607. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, an abnormal thunder-like sound was heard coming from the vehicle, with several unknown warning lights displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle began to jerk violently while shaking the contact was in the seat. The contact immediately pulled off to the shoulder of the highway. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the mechanic discovered that the fan hub was...
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blown out of the engine. Due to the failure, the fan hub, fuel line, tensioner belt, and radiator all had to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle had been repaired but remained with the dealer. The failure mileage was 178,359.
The contact stated that she was a Medical Doctor who was calling to report an incident involving a 2019 International MV607. The contact stated while the tow truck driver was loading an abandoned vehicle onto the flatbed, the flatbed moved forward independently, and the driver's pelvis was pinned against the flatbed while the driver's back was against the oil reservoir that appeared to be mounted on the truck cabin. The contact stated that the tow truck driver had been pinned for over an hour before he was found...
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and pronounced deceased at the scene. The contact stated that the deputy sheriff operated the controls and moved the flatbed backward to release the deceased; however, the flatbed would not stop moving. The Deputies turned off the Truck, and the flatbed stopped moving backward. Additionally, the contact stated that the deputy sheriff noticed an oil leak and a burning oil odor. The tow truck remained at the scene. No further information was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.
Questions about the International MV
Which International MV years have the most problems?
Which International MV years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common International MV problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (2), engine & cooling (2), transmission & drivetrain (2) most often.
How many recalls does the International MV have?
NHTSA lists 41 recalls across all International MV 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