2005 International 4400Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2005 International 4400, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-353 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 18, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 International 4400 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
Electrical system10
Engine and engine cooling10

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

4 recalls

2005 International 4400 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.

28%repaired · 2026 Q1

Exterior lighting: back up lights

Recall 23V-353 · May 18, 2023 · 32,880 vehicles · 9,362 repaired

Risk. Low visibility or obstructed back up lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket

Recall 04V-508 · Oct 27, 2004 · 703 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONNECTION COULD FAIL IF THE NUTS WORKED THEIR WAY LOOSE OR OFF, OR THE BOLTS BROKE FROM FATIGUE.

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

2005 vs. every other 4400 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 4400 median. How we score

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What 4400 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 INTERNATIONAL 4400 TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL SPORADICALLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE POSITIVE SIDE CABLE WIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ALSO ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE…
Complaint 10459260 · May 22, 2012 · 110,118 miles

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