2018 International LonestarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2018 International Lonestar. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-248 the manufacturer reports only 58% of affected cars repaired.

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 International Lonestar has problems

0 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

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

8 recalls

2018 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 →

69%repaired · 2024 Q2

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 22V-546 · Jul 28, 2022 · 8,483 vehicles · 5,893 repaired

Risk. Excessively hot battery ground cables may cause personal injury during battery maintenance repairs.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

78%repaired · 2023 Q1

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 21V-079 · Feb 17, 2021 · 27,457 vehicles · 21,480 repaired

Risk. An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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88%repaired · 2020 Q2

Power train: clutch assembly

Recall 18V-826 · Nov 21, 2018 · 21,740 vehicles · 19,202 repaired

Risk. Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

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 →

80%repaired · 2019 Q3

Front: anchorage

Recall 18V-293 · May 3, 2018 · 18,665 vehicles · 14,863 repaired

Risk. If the D-ring bolt breaks during a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.

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 →

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

2018 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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  • Caution
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