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1999 International Harvester 4900Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1999 International Harvester 4900, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage88kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 11, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 International Harvester 4900 has problems

4 complaints 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
Power train20
Service brakes, air20

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

3 recalls

1999 International Harvester 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

Antilock: wheel speed sensor

Recall 04V-269 · Jun 3, 2004 · 81,883 vehicles

Risk. THE CORRUPT WHEEL SPEED SIGNALS MAY IMPROPERLY ACTIVATE THE ABS, INSTEAD OF DEACTIVATING THE ABS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air

Recall 03V-137 · Apr 3, 2003 · 2,818 vehicles

Risk. IF THE FITTING BREAKS, THE REAR SERVICE BRAKES WILL CEASE TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING, RESULTING IN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Supply: check valve

Recall 02V-135 · May 20, 2002 · 108,560 vehicles

Risk. IF THE FITTING BREAKS, THE REAR SERVICE BRAKES WILL CEASE TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING, RESULTING IN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A…

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 International Harvester.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other 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 4900 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 4900 owners report

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

WHILE SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP IN 3RD GEAR. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO COAST TO SIDE OF ROAD. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY DEALER AT THIS TIME.*AK
Complaint 8002127 · Jan 14, 2002

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