repaired · 2026 Q1
Exterior lighting: back up lights
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.
2004 International 8600Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2004 International 8600. It is covered by 6 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 2004 International 8600 has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2004 International 8600 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
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. IF CHAFING OCCURS BETWEEN THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE CABLES, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY RESULT AND MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE,…
no report yet
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Risk. IF THE SLIDE CONTROL ACTUATES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, MOMENTUM FROM THE TRAILER CAN CAUSE THE FIFTH WHEEL TO SLIDE WITHOUT INPUT FROM THE DRIVER, WHICH…
no report yet
Structure
Risk. THESE BOLTS CAN LOOSEN DURING NORMAL VEHICLE USE AND FALL OUT.
Show 2 more recalls
no report yet
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND/OR FIRE.
no report yet
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT LATCH TO BECOME DISENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING IN A VEHICLE CRASH OR DURING EPISODES OF HIGH SEAT BELT LOADING.
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 8600 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 8600 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 2004 8600?
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