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2006 International CEProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2006 International CE, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage40kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 12, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 International CE 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 system20
Fuel system, diesel10

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

1 recall

2006 International CE 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

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 10V-104 · Mar 16, 2010 · 87 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF THE PARKING BRAKE MAY CAUSE SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED SHIFT IN VEHICLE POSITION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL DAMAGE, OR DEATH.

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 CE 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 CE median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2006 International CE, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESRQ07001 · closed Dec 4, 2007
    No recall
In owners' words

What CE owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 INTERNATIONAL CE BUS. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE FROM THE ROADWAY AND DISCOVERED A FUSE HAD FAILED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FUSE AND WHEN RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…
Complaint 10330078 · May 12, 2010 · 35,000 miles
FUEL THERMOSTAT ON VT365 ENGINE LOCATED ON FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY OVERHEATS, MELTING FUEL THERMOSTAT CASING. FUEL LEAKS PAST ELEMENTS INTO CASING AND ALLOWS FUEL UNDER PRESSURE TO SPRAY OUT THE CRACKS AND/OR TWO SMALL HOLES IN EXTERNAL SIDE OF THERMOSTAT UNIT, COVERING ENGINE WITH DIESEL FUEL.…
Complaint 10263320 · Mar 28, 2009 · 45,549 miles

Own a 2006 CE?

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