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2008 International 4300Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 International 4300, most often about the service brakes, air. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage46kService brakes, air, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 7, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 International 4300 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
Service brakes, air10

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

5 recalls

2008 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

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 14V-042 · Feb 7, 2014 · 114 vehicles

Risk. The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 10V-104 · Mar 16, 2010 · 87 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF THE PARKING BRAKE MAY CAUSE SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED SHIFT IN VEHICLE POSITION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL DAMAGE, OR DEATH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 08V-089 · Feb 27, 2008 · 34,993 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE EITHER ENGINE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, OR IN EXTREME CASES, POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE WHICH CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Axle: non-powered axle assembly

Recall 07V-179 · Apr 24, 2007 · 1,172 vehicles

Risk. A CRACK IN THE BRAKE FLANGE LOCATION OF THE REAR AXLE HOUSING MAY RESULT IN A WHEEL END LOCKUP OR WHEEL SEPARATION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE,…

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

2008 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
In owners' words

What 4300 owners report

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

DURING A NORMAL DOT INSPECTION WE FOUND THAT THE REAR BRAKE PADS WERE INSTALLED BACKWARDS AT THE FACTORY. ALTHOUGH WE HAD NOT HAD ANY BRAKE PROBLEMS THE PAD WERE WORN DOWN ALMOST TO THE POINT WHERE WE COULD HAVE HAD A MAJOR ACCIDENT. *TR
Complaint 10349147 · Aug 13, 2010 · 46,220 miles

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