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1997 Navistar 4700Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1997 Navistar 4700, most often about the steering. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Steering

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 27, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Navistar 4700 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
Steering20
Engine and engine cooling10

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

4 recalls

1997 Navistar 4700 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

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

Lever and linkage: column shift

Recall 98V-119 · May 27, 1998 · 1,309 vehicles

Risk. THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE AFTER BEING PLACED IN PARK INCREASING THE RISK OF A 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 →

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 4700 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 4700 median. How we score

'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 4700 owners report

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

MFR# 99501 & NHTSA# 99 V 033 001 / FRONT STEERING AXLE TIE ROD: CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER, WISE INTERNATIOAL IN SOUTHBEND, IN, PHONE# [PHONE]. ARE NOT INTERESTED IN HONORING THE MANUFACTURER RECALL. VEHICLE WAS LEFT OVER NIGHT AND NO ATTEMPTS WAS MADE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *MR CONSUMER…
Complaint 8019721 · Sep 27, 2002

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