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1990 International 3800Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1990 International 3800, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 30, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1990 International 3800 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 train10
Structure10

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

4 recalls

1990 International 3800 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

Turn signal: switch

Recall 96V-192 · Nov 12, 1996 · 171,638 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE REAR SIGNAL LAMPS NOT FLASH WHEN A LANE CHANGE WAS BEING MADE, IT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FOLLOWING THE BUS TO COLLIDE WITH THE BUS INCREASING THE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: cables

Recall 95V-127 · Jun 27, 1995 · 21,742 vehicles

Risk. IF THE THROTTLE WIRE BECOMES LODGED, THE ACCELERATOR CAN STICK AND NOT RETURN TO IDLE POSITION POTENTIALLY AFFECTING THE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 92V-102 · Jul 20, 1992 · 185,000 vehicles

Risk. THE FUEL TANK WAS PUNCTURED, RESULTING IN FLUID LOSSGREATER THAN ALLOWED BY FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY".

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 89V-224 · Dec 11, 1989 · 10,459 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE BUILDUP IN THEBOOSTER CAUSING THE BRAKES TO SELF APPLY WITH A SEVERE UNEXPECTED STOP.

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

1990 vs. every other 3800 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 3800 median. How we score

'90'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

Own a 1990 3800?

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