1997 Navistar 9400Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 1997 Navistar 9400. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 15, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Navistar 9400 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.

5 recalls

1997 Navistar 9400 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

Power train: driveline

Recall 98V-290 · Nov 9, 1998 · 5,487 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVE LINE CAN VIBRATE AND SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING VEHICULAR DAMAGE, OR PERSONAL INJURY, OR BOTH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 98V-117 · May 27, 1998 · 16,012 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN CONTACTS ON THE RELAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

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

Recall 97V-119 · Jul 29, 1997 · 89 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE ABS WIRING BE CROSSED, IT WOULD RESULT IN A SIGNIFICANT DEGRADATION IN BRAKING STABILITY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 97V-118 · Jul 28, 1997 · 443 vehicles

Risk. STUD FAILURES CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN A WHEEL SEPARATION 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 9400 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 9400 median. How we score

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  • Caution
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Own a 1997 9400?

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