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2007 International 5900iProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2007 International 5900i, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints21 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage99kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 31, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 International 5900i has problems

2 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
Electrical system11
Wheels10

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

4 recalls

2007 International 5900i 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

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 09V-195 · Jun 1, 2009 · 45 vehicles

Risk. AN OPEN CIRCUIT MAY RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF CAB POWER OR ENGINE SHUT DOWN, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Parking brake

Recall 07V-314 · Jul 24, 2007 · 10,882 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD DELAY OR FAILURE IN APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Suspension

Recall 06V-384 · Oct 11, 2006 · 87 vehicles

Risk. THIS MISALIGNMENT CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE DIRECTIONAL STABILITY AT SPEEDS THAT MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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

2007 vs. every other 5900i 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 5900i median. How we score

'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10
  • Avoid
  • Caution
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 5900i owners report

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

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, GAUGES KEPT RESETTING THEMSELVES, LOSS OF POWER. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK BACK TO LIBBERTY INTERNATIONAL, I HAVE 32 REPAIR ORDERS IN 12 MONTHS. INTERNATIONAL 5900I 2007 BUT MANUFACTURED ON AUG6 06. MY TRUCK BURNT DOWN HAD INVESTIGATIONS DONE. NAVISTAR CAME OUT WITH A RECALL ON…
Complaint 10303427 · Jan 31, 2010 · 98,888 miles

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