repaired · 2026 Q1
Exterior lighting: back up lights
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.
2017 International ProstarProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2017 International Prostar, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-792 the manufacturer reports only 26% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 18, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 International Prostar has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Fuel system, gasoline
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2017 International Prostar 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.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An overheated electrical circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Risk. If the exhaust tail pipe detaches from the vehicle while being driven, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
no report yet
Engine: diesel
Risk. If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists.
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repaired · 2019 Q2
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Service brakes, air
Risk. A loss of brake air pressure could lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. An electrical short to ground increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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 Prostar 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 Prostar median. How we score
'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 2017 Prostar?
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