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2003 International 4300Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2003 International 4300, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints83 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage42kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 15, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 International 4300 has problems

8 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
Service brakes, hydraulic41
Electrical system11
Service brakes11
Suspension10
Tires10

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

4 recalls

2003 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

Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 03V-317 · Aug 27, 2003 · 686 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 03V-024 · Jan 28, 2003 · 146 vehicles

Risk. WITHOUT THE BRAKE MONITOR MODULE, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WILL NOT COME ON DURING THE INITIAL KEY-ON CYCLE AND WILL NOT COME ON TO WARN THE OPERATOR IF THERE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Parking brake: conventional

Recall 02V-260 · Sep 20, 2002 · 11,204 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Link: connection

Recall 02V-095 · Mar 22, 2002 · 155 vehicles

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.

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

2003 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

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2003 International 4300, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING ARM SEPARATIONPE03025 · closed Oct 7, 2003
    No recall
In owners' words

What 4300 owners report

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

REAR HYD. BRAKE ROTOR BROKE FROM HUB UNDER ROUTINE SERVICE. THIS HAS HAPPENED PREVIOUSLY TO ANOTHER TRUCK IN OUR FLEET. REPAIR SHOP REPORTS THEY HAVE SEEN SIX OTHER INTERNATIONAL 4300'S WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS JUST ONE OF HUNDREDS OF REPAIR SHOPS IN THIS AREA, SAFE TO SAY THERE MUST BE…
Complaint 10135756 · Sep 7, 2005 · 90,000 miles
ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS RAINING. ACCORDING TO A MECHANIC AT MAUDLIN, IF MORE THAN ONE SENSOR GOES OUT THE WHOLE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILS TO WORK CAUSING IT TO REVERT TO MANUAL BRAKES. THIS OCCURED ON JULY 28TH, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING A RAIN STORM RESULTING IN…
Complaint 10033446 · Aug 25, 2003 · 61,086 miles

Own a 2003 4300?

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