2016 International 1300 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2016 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.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2016 compare to other 1300 years?

1300 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2016 International 1300 have recalls?

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

16V141000BrakesMarch 8, 2016 · 2,747 units

Defect

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2016 International 1300 trucks manufactured February 26, 2015, to May 12, 2015, 2016-2017 International DuraStar trucks manufactured January 28, 2015, to February 4, 2016, International TerraStar trucks manufactured January 28, 2015, to February 1, 2016, and 2016 IC AC transit buses manufactured January 28, 2015, to February 2, 2015. The metal connecting clip that connects the hand operated parking brake actuator cable to the intermediate parking brake cable may fail.

Consequence

If the parking brake cable connection fails, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hand parking brake cable connector clips, free of charge. The recall began on May 3, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 16504.

2016 International 1300 — common questions

Is the 2016 International 1300 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2016 International 1300 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2016 International 1300. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2016 compare to other 1300 years?

Does the 2016 International 1300 have recalls?

2016 International 1300 — common questions

Is the 2016 International 1300 reliable?

Does the 2016 International 1300 have recalls?

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