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2007 International 4000 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2007 International 4000 — 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 2007 compare to other 4000 years?

4000 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted2 complaints1990: 0 complaints2002: 1 complaints2003: 1 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 1 complaints2007: 1 complaints2008: 2 complaints2009: 0 complaints
4000 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 International 4000 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1100%

Does the 2007 International 4000 have recalls?

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

08V258000Electrical SystemJune 5, 2008 · 51,588 units

Defect

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 51,588 HEAVY TRUCKS, COMMERCIAL BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 21, 2000 AND MAY 21, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH ONE OR MORE REMOTE POWER MODULES. THE POTTING MATERIAL THAT ENCAPSULATES THE CIRCUIT BOARD OF THE VEHICLE'S REMOTE POWER MODULE MAY NOT SUFFICIENTLY SEAL THE CIRCUIT BOARD FROM WATER AND CONTAMINATION INTRUSION. IF THE ENCAPSULATION IS COMPROMISED, WATER AND CONTAMINANTS MAY CAUSE AN INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SHORT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Consequence

A FIRE COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-280-461-1890.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 INTERNATIONAL 4000. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED AT A REPAIR SHOP, IT WAS BROUGHT TO THE CONTACT'S ATTENTION THAT THE OIL PAN HAD FRACTURED AND WAS LEAKING OIL ONTO THE ENGINE BLOCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MECHANIC WOULD HAVE TO CHANGE THE HEAT EXCHANGER TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 21, 2016

2007 International 4000 — common questions

Is the 2007 International 4000 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 2007 International 4000 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2007 International 4000. 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.