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1998 International 3600Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 International 3600, most often about the engine and engine cooling. 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 injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 9, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 International 3600 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
Engine and engine cooling10
Power train10

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

1 recall

1998 International 3600 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

Foundation components: disc

Recall 03V-062 · Feb 25, 2003 · 35,074 vehicles

Risk. THE COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING FACTORS MAY COLLECTIVELY RESULT IN AN UNREASONABLE RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY: POTENTIAL FIRE AT A WHEEL END, HIGH INCIDENT…

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.

Best & worst years

1998 vs. every other 3600 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 3600 median. How we score

'90'97'98'02'03
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  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1998 International 3600, and the recalls they led to.

  1. OVERHEATING FRONT AND REAR BRAKESEA02034 · closed Feb 10, 2004
    Led to recall 03V-062
In owners' words

What 3600 owners report

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

WE HAVE A SCHOOL BUS THAT HAS HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED FOUR TIMES SO FAR AND HAS HAD 8 NEW INJECTORS PUT IN IT AND IT STILL DOESN'T RUN PROPERLY. THE SAFETY ISSUE IS IT WILL NOT MOVE WHEN COMING FROM A STOP AND WHEN IT FINALLY MOVES, IT IS SLOW. DOES NOT BUILD UP SPEED QUICKLY. IT IS BACK IN…
Complaint 10149912 · Feb 9, 2006

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