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2006 International 9900iProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 International 9900i, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-353 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 28%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage345kSuspension, median miles

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 International 9900i 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
Suspension10

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

3 recalls

2006 International 9900i 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 →

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

2006 vs. every other 9900i 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 9900i median. How we score

'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'13'16'17'18
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 9900i owners report

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

SPRING HANGERS ON OUR INTERNATIONAL 9900I TRUCKS, ON THE REAR DRIVE AXLES HAVE BEEN CRACKING AND BREAKING INTO TWO PIECES. WE HAVE HAD 2 OR 3 SO FAR THAT HAVE BROKEN. IF THEY ARE NOT CAUGHT IN TIME THE AXLES COULD MOVE OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND CAUSE THE TRUCK TO DOG WALK OUT OF THEIR LANE OF TRAVEL. *TR
Complaint 10216694 · Feb 1, 2008 · 345,000 miles

Own a 2006 9900i?

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