no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
2012 International 4300Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2012 International 4300, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 19, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 International 4300 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Engine
1Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2012 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
Equipment: electrical
Risk. Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.
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
2012 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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- Caution
- Solid
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Own a 2012 4300?
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