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1997 Navistar 9800Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1997 Navistar 9800, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Steering

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 7, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Navistar 9800 has problems

1 complaint 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
Steering10

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

2 recalls

1997 Navistar 9800 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

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 →

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 9800 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 9800 median. How we score

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

What 9800 owners report

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

KICK BACK ON POWER STEERING WOULD KICK RIGHT. WOULD MAKE RIGHT TURN, AND STEERING GETS HARD, AND WOULD SOMETIMES LOCK UP. MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE INDICATED A LOW PRESSURE PUMP WAS CAUSING PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER COULD NOT DO ANYTHING. INFORMED WAS CHARACTERISTICS OF VEHICLE.*AK
Complaint 882399 · Mar 7, 2001

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