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1989 International Harvester 8300Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1989 International Harvester 8300, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 7, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 International Harvester 8300 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
Power train11

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

1 recall

1989 International Harvester 8300 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

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 90V-187 · Nov 1, 1990 · 2,399 vehicles

Risk. HAVING THE GOUND PATH THROUGH A SMALLER GAUGE WIRE COULDCAUSE THE WIRE TO HEAT ENOUGH TO CAUSE AN IN CAB FIRE.

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

1989 vs. every other 8300 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 8300 median. How we score

'87'88'89'91
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 8300 owners report

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

REAR UNIVERSAL JOINT ON DRIVESHAFT FAILED, CAUSING THE DRIVESHAFT TO STRIKE THE GROUND DAMAGING THE FLANGES ON THE DRIVESHAFT. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS
Complaint 550270 · Jan 7, 2000

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