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1994 International Harvester FEProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1994 International Harvester FE, most often about the service brakes, air. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage130kService brakes, air, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 4, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 International Harvester FE 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
Service brakes, air11

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

2 recalls

1994 International Harvester FE 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

Steering

Recall 03V-264 · Jul 28, 2003 · 24,375 vehicles

Risk. IF THE BOLT CATCHES ON THE HOLE, THE BOOT MAY RESTRICT THE MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: master cylinder

Recall 02V-055 · Feb 15, 2002 · 2,678 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WITHOUT WARNING TO THE DRIVER AND THE DRIVER MAY FEEL THE PEDAL FADE OR GO COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR,…

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

1994 vs. every other FE 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 FE median. How we score

'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What FE owners report

Recent service brakes, air complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I DRIVE A SCHOOL BUS FOR COUNCIL BLUFFS SCHOOLS. ON THE MORNING OF MARCH 29TH 2006 AT 7:30 A.M. I EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF BRAKING POWER AND BUMPED INTO A VEHICLE THAT WAS STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME. I HAD A LOAD OF KIDS ON THE BUS. SO FAR NOTHING HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE WRONG, BUT SOMETHING DEFINITELY IS…
Complaint 10154521 · Apr 4, 2006 · 130,000 miles

Own a 1994 FE?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.