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2002 International 7000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2002 International 7000, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage50kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 5, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 International 7000 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
Power train10

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

2 recalls

2002 International 7000 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

Supply: check valve

Recall 02V-241 · Sep 20, 2002 · 3,156 vehicles

Risk. SUCH BLOCKAGE MAY SLOW THE DELIVERY AND EXHAUST OF AIR TO AND FROM THE TRAILER BRAKES WHEN THEY ARE OPERATED BY THIS HAND-OPERATED TRAILER CONTROL VALVE.

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

2002 vs. every other 7000 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 7000 median. How we score

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

What 7000 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ECM WAS MOUNTED ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE COMPUTER UNIT CORRODED DUE TO EXPOSURE TO DIRT, WATER, AND ROAD SALT. THIS CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO DOWNSHIFT AT 50 MPH. THE CORROSION ALSO CAUSED LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO RUN ROUGH ALONG…
Complaint 10167236 · Sep 1, 2006 · 49,949 miles

Own a 2002 7000?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.