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2008 International CEProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2008 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 complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage16kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 6, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 International CE has problems

6 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
Visibility20
Engine and engine cooling10
Exterior lighting10
Fuel system, diesel10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Power train10
Steering10
Engine10

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

1 recall

2008 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

2008 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 2008 International CE, and the recalls they led to.

  1. High Pressure Oil Line RupturePE12011 · closed Oct 2, 2012
    Led to recall 12V-473
In owners' words

What CE owners report

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

THE DRIVER OF THIS SCHOOL BUS APPROACHED A STUDENTS DROP-OFF LOCATION AND ACTIVATED THE AMBER 8-WAYS. AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE DRIVER OPENED THE DOOR TO LET OFF THE STUDENTS. DUE TO A FAULTY DOOR SWITCH (INTERNATIONAL PART #2207601C1) THE RED FLASHING 8-WAY LIGHTS AS WELL AS THE STOP…
Complaint 10453752 · Apr 2, 2012 · 30,741 miles
HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE I PURCHASED IT 10/07. ELECTRICAL, WOULD NOT START IN COLD WEATHER, CONTINUAL DRAW ON BATTERIES REPLACED WITH NEW AND ALSO ADDED A THIRD. NUMEROUS EGR VALVES, EGR COOLERS, LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMPS, FUEL SUPPLY CONNECTORS DPF'S, WILL NOT DO MANUAL…
Complaint 10426286 · Sep 19, 2011 · 1,745 miles

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