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2009 International 3000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2009 International 3000, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage70kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 19, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 International 3000 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
Engine10

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

1 recall

2009 International 3000 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.

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.

Best & worst years

2009 vs. every other 3000 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 3000 median. How we score

'90'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'14
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 3000 owners report

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

OUR SCHOOL BUS FLEET HAD 88 ENGINES AFFECTED BY SAFETY RECALL G-12523, "REPLACEMENT OF HIGH PRESSURE OIL LINE" DESPITE NEVER HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE HIGH PRESSURE OIL HOSES BEFORE. THE DEALER RESPONDED QUICKLY, BUT AFTER COMPLETING APPROXIMATELY 20 HOSE CHANGES, SEVERAL OF THE ONES COMPLETED…
Complaint 10544363 · Sep 19, 2013 · 69,891 miles

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