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1997 Elgin Navistar 4900Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1997 Elgin Navistar 4900, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Visibility

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 19, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Elgin Navistar 4900 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1997 Elgin Navistar 4900 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 00V-003 · Jan 4, 2000 · 40 vehicles

Risk. THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL BY THE OPERATOR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Elgin.

Best & worst years

1997 vs. every other Navistar 4900 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Navistar 4900 median. How we score

'94'95'96'97'98'99
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Navistar 4900 owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ON THE CATERPILLAR HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR SUCH AS 330 AND 345 SERIES AND 325 SERIES WE SEE INSIDE THE DRIVER CAB THE SHADE FOR THE SUN ROOF WINDOW WILL HIT THE DRIVERS FINGERS VERY HARD WHEN THE DRIVER OPENS THE SHADE. THE SHADE HAS SOME FINGER GRIPS FOR THE DRIVER TO PULL ON TO OPEN THE SHADE BUT THE…
Complaint 10200036 · Aug 19, 2007

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