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2011 International 1300 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2011 International 1300 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2011 compare to other 1300 years?

1300 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted1 complaint2006: 0 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 1 complaints2011: 1 complaints2016: 0 complaints
1300 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2011 International 1300 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1100%

Does the 2011 International 1300 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10V107000Electrical SystemMarch 18, 2010 · 29,460 units

Defect

NAVISTAR HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL JUMP START STUD. CORROSION AT THE BASE OF THE STUD MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT BETWEEN THE STUD AND BATTERY BOX.

Consequence

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

A FINAL REMEDY HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED. NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES BY INSTALLING A NEW JUMP START STUD. REPAIRS WILL BE PREFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM ACTION WILL INVOLVE THE REMOVAL OF THE JUMP START STUD AND THE CONNECTING CABLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL DEALERS AT 1-800-448-7825.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I GOT ON A YAMHILL COUNTY TRANSIT BUS WITH AN EXHAUST LEAK. I REPORTED TO THE TRANSIT SYSTEM IN EMAIL AND GOT AN INADEQUATE RESPONSE. I CAN FORWARD THE EMAILS TO YOUR. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 4, 2015

2011 International 1300 — common questions

Is the 2011 International 1300 reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2011 International 1300 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2011 International 1300. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.