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2017 International LonestarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2017 International Lonestar, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-248 the manufacturer reports only 58% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Lowest repair rate 58%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage35kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 25, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 International Lonestar 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
Service brakes10

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

6 recalls

2017 International Lonestar 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.

34%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electrical system: software

New

Recall 25V-817 · Nov 25, 2025 · 678 vehicles · 228 repaired

Risk. Safety systems that depend on the ECU, such as Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

58%repaired · 2025 Q1

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 23V-248 · Apr 6, 2023 · 42,054 vehicles · 24,435 repaired

Risk. An overheated electrical circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine: diesel

Recall 18V-588 · Sep 5, 2018 · 26,288 vehicles

Risk. If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

89%repaired · 2018 Q3

Service brakes, air

Recall 17V-174 · Mar 14, 2017 · 2,786 vehicles · 2,488 repaired

Risk. A loss of brake air pressure could lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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81%repaired · 2018 Q2

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 16V-938 · Dec 28, 2016 · 294 vehicles · 237 repaired

Risk. An electrical short to ground increases the risk of a fire.

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

2017 vs. every other Lonestar 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 Lonestar median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Lonestar owners report

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

BRAKES ARE ENGAGING ON ITS OWN. EVEN WHEN DRIVING AT VERY HIGH SPEEDS. I WAS ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE IN OHIO AND THE TRUCK WAS BRAKING VERY HARD ON ITS ON. HAPPENED ON 2 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS ON THE SAME DAY
Complaint 10981363 · Apr 28, 2017 · 35,000 miles

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