no report yet
Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. IF THE PRIMARY AIR CIRCUIT IS DAMAGED, THE BRAKES WILL NOT APPLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2002 International 4300Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2002 International 4300, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 9 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 24, 2006. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2002 International 4300 has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Electrical system
1Parking brake
1Power train
1Service brakes, air
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, air | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2002 International 4300 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
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Risk. ANY RESULTANT REDUCED VISIBILITY COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
no report yet
Foundation components: disc
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…
no report yet
Parking brake: conventional
Risk. IF THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL, WITHOUT WARNING, AFTER THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS BEEN SET, INCREASING THE RISK OF A…
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no report yet
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. THE CLUTCH ROD CAN BREAK WITHOUT WARNING AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO SHIFT AND IF THE CLUTCH ROD BREAKS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED OR DECELERATING, THE VEHICLE…
no report yet
Link: connection
Risk. IF THE NUT LOOSENS AND COMES COMPLETELY OFF THE DRAG LINK BALL STUD, THE DRAG LINK COULD DETACH RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
no report yet
Electrical system: starter assembly
Risk. THIS COULD LEAD TO A DIRECT ELECTRICAL SHORT TO THE BATTERIES.
no report yet
Suspension: rear
Risk. THE NUTS COULD WORK LOOSE OR FALL OFF ALLOWING THE BOLTS TO FATIGUE AND FAIL THE CONNECTION BETWEEN A MAIN SUPPORT MEMBER BUSHING AND FRAME HANGER.
no report yet
Steering
Risk. IF THE PINCH BOLT NUT EXPERIENCES THREAD STRIPPING, THE YOKE CONNECTION OF THE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR BOX COULD FAIL AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN LOSS…
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
2002 vs. every other 4300 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 4300 median. How we score
'97'98'99'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'18
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2002 International 4300, and the recalls they led to.
- OVERHEATING FRONT AND REAR BRAKESLed to recall 03V-062
In owners' words
What 4300 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE ABS WARNING LIGHT INDICATING SYSTEM TROUBLE,OR THE ENTIRE ABS SYSTEM FAILURE CANNOT BE REPAIRED BY FACTORY AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTERS
THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 7 TIMES BUT THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THE TRANSMITTER WAS REPLACED. THE DEALER BLAMED THE PROBLEM ON A WIRING HARNESS. THE WIRING HARNESS HAD NOT BEEN REPLACED. THE ABS LIGHT CAME BACK ON A WEEK AFTER…
AFTER DRIVING 60 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE HOOD WAS FLAPPING UP AND DOWN. WHEN THE CONSUMER GOT HOME HE NOTICED THAT THE FENDER ON BOTH SIDES CRACKED AND BROKE. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY FAILED, CAUSING THE MILEAGE TO ERASE. *AK *JB
Own a 2002 4300?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.