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1998 International Harvester 9100Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 International Harvester 9100, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage110kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 24, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 International Harvester 9100 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
Structure10

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

2 recalls

1998 International Harvester 9100 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

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 04V-100 · Feb 27, 2004 · 83,312 vehicles

Risk. THE CIRCUIT BOARDS IN THE SWITCHES COULD HEAT UP, POSSIBLY PRODUCE A FLAME OR FIRE, AND CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air: slack adjusters

Recall 01V-023 · Feb 1, 2001 · 2,855 vehicles

Risk. IF THE SUPPORT BRACKET FOR AN AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER FAILS, THE BRAKES AT THAT WHEEL END WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY ADJUST.

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

1998 vs. every other 9100 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 9100 median. How we score

'96'97'98'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 9100 owners report

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

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 INTERNATIONAL 9100. THE CONTACT RECIEVED A SAFETY RECALL (04V100000. THE CONTACT WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THE SAFETY RECALL WILL AUTHORIZE REPAIR TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, BUT NOT TO THE ACTUAL PROBLEM WHICH IS THE WATER LEAKING FROM THE OUTSIDE. IT ALSO DOES NOT REPAIR…
Complaint 10180607 · Jan 24, 2007 · 110,000 miles

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