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1988 International Harvester 9370Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1988 International Harvester 9370, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints21 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 5, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1988 International Harvester 9370 has problems

2 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 train21

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

2 recalls

1988 International Harvester 9370 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

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Recall 88V-086 · May 23, 1988 · 282 vehicles

Risk. FASTENERS COULD WORK LOOSE, CAUSING MOUNTING ANGLES TOFAIL AND RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE 5TH WHEEL FROM THE TRUCK.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Link: connection

Recall 88V-012 · Jan 28, 1988 · 1,254 vehicles

Risk. DRAG LINK CAN LOOSEN AND ROTATE SUFFICIENTLY TO CATCHAND HANG UP ON THE SPRING BRACKET AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING.

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

1988 vs. every other 9370 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 9370 median. How we score

'85'86'87'88
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 9370 owners report

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

CLUTCH FAN REPLACED, HOWEVER REPLACEMENT CLUTCH FAN BEARINGS LOCKED UP IN HOUSING AND FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT CAUSED FIRE DAMAGE TO TRACTOR.
Complaint 543708 · Feb 5, 1999

Own a 1988 9370?

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