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2004 International 4700Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 International 4700, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage180kVehicle speed control, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 9, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 International 4700 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
Vehicle speed control10

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

1 recall

2004 International 4700 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

Antilock: wheel speed sensor

Recall 04V-269 · Jun 3, 2004 · 81,883 vehicles

Risk. THE CORRUPT WHEEL SPEED SIGNALS MAY IMPROPERLY ACTIVATE THE ABS, INSTEAD OF DEACTIVATING THE ABS.

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

2004 vs. every other 4700 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 4700 median. How we score

'90'96'00'01'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 4700 owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

LOSS OF ACCELERATION (FLY BY WIRE)COULDN'T GET OUT OF WAY OF TRAFFIC(IDLE ONLY).INTERNATIONAL HAD TO INSTALL A SERVICE KIT TO OVERLAY WIRING HARNESS TO CORRECT PROBLEM (OLD WIRING STILL IN HARNESS). *TR
Complaint 10254407 · Jan 9, 2009 · 180,464 miles

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