1999 Navistar 5000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 1999 Navistar 5000. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 24, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Navistar 5000 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.

4 recalls

1999 Navistar 5000 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

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 00V-022 · Jan 24, 2000 · 829 vehicles

Risk. THE REAR BRAKES CAN BE APPLIED AUTOMATICALLY DURING A TRACTION EVENT AND NOT RELEASE UNTIL THE AIR SYSTEM PRESSURE IS DEPLETED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Recall 99V-102 · May 4, 1999 · 4,553 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD A FAILURE OCCUR DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE OPERATOR'S VISION WOULD BE PARTIALLY OBSCURED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air

Recall 99V-055 · Mar 16, 1999 · 1,547 vehicles

Risk. WITHOUT SUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE GUIDE PAWL CAP SCREW, THE BRAKES COULD GRADUALLY LOSE ADJUSTMENT, INCREASING THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: wheel bearing

Recall 99V-014 · Mar 15, 1999 · 4,024 vehicles

Risk. IF THE SPINDLE FAILS, A LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL COULD OCCUR, 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

1999 vs. every other 5000 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 5000 median. How we score

'96'97'98'99
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

Own a 1999 5000?

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