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1999 International Harvester 9000iProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1999 International Harvester 9000i, most often about the trailer hitches. 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 problem1Trailer hitches

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 7, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 International Harvester 9000i 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
Trailer hitches11

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

1 recall

1999 International Harvester 9000i 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

Brake lights: switch

Recall 01V-250 · Aug 2, 2001 · 40,559 vehicles

Risk. IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL TO COME ON, THERE WILL BE NO LIGHTS TO INDICATE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES THAT THE VEHICLE IS DECELERATING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

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 9000i 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 9000i median. How we score

'98'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 9000i owners report

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

1999 INTERNATIONAL 90001, UNIT 1, A COMMERCIAL "A" VEHICLE WAS WESTBOUND ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE IN THE RIGHT DRIVING LANE WHEN ITS SECOND TRAILER DETACHED FROM THE DOLLY. THE TRAILER SKIDDED ON ITS SKID PLATES, GOUGING INTO THE PAVEMENT, COMING TO REST HALF ON THE MEDIAN BERM AND IN THE PASSING LANE…
Complaint 10388749 · Mar 7, 2011

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