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1997 Navistar 3800Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1997 Navistar 3800, most often about the seats. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints22 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Seats

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 23, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Navistar 3800 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
Seats22

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

5 recalls

1997 Navistar 3800 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

Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 99V-331 · Nov 23, 1999 · 277 vehicles

Risk. EXHAUST PIPE HEAT CAN MELT OR CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THIS AIR LINE IF THE AIR LINE IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST PIPE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Relay: connecting

Recall 99V-033 · Feb 16, 1999 · 40,091 vehicles

Risk. SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Recall 97V-143 · Sep 8, 1997 · 2,235 vehicles

Risk. THE UNEXPECTED BREAKAGE CAN RESULT IN THE INABILITY TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE PROPERLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Recall 97V-143 · Sep 8, 1997 · 3,292 vehicles

Risk. THE UNEXPECTED BREAKAGE CAN RESULT IN THE INABILITY TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE PROPERLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE 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 Navistar.

Best & worst years

1997 vs. every other 3800 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 3800 median. How we score

'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1997 Navistar 3800, and the recalls they led to.

  1. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE98004 · closed Apr 21, 1998
    No recall

Own a 1997 3800?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.