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2004 International 4300 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 7 complaints on file for the 2004 International 4300 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

7

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2004 compare to other 4300 years?

4300 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted14 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 0 complaints2002: 8 complaints2003: 14 complaints2004: 7 complaints2005: 6 complaints2006: 4 complaints2007: 5 complaints2008: 1 complaints2009: 1 complaints2010: 2 complaints2011: 1 complaints2012: 4 complaints2013: 5 complaints2018: 0 complaints
4300 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2004 International 4300 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes343%
Engine229%
Suspension114%
Tires & Wheels114%

Does the 2004 International 4300 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

04V414000OtherAugust 25, 2004 · 202 units

Defect

CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS," AND WITH PART 567, 'CERTIFICATION.' THE "COMPLETE VEHICLE" LABEL WITH THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR), RECOMMENDED TIRE SIZE AND TIRE PRESSURE WAS NOT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE.

Consequence

A MISUNDERSTANDING OF THE VEHICLE'S WEIGHT RATING, TIRE TYPE, OR TIRE PRESSURE MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE TO BE OPERATED OUTSIDE ITS DESIGNED PARAMETERS. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL MAIL VIN SPECIFIC LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION. IF AN OWNER DOES NOT WISH TO INSTALL THE LABEL, THE VEHICLE MAY BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSTALLATION WITHOUT CHARGE. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.

04V193000Seat BeltsApril 22, 2004 · 1,687 units

Defect

CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE SEAT BELT LATCH FAILED A QUALITY REVIEW.

Consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT LATCH TO BECOME DISENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING IN A VEHICLE CRASH OR DURING EPISODES OF HIGH SEAT BELT LOADING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-445-7825.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN LOCKING UP, THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL, FOR SEVERAL YEARS, THE FIRST TIME IT HAD 28,000 MILES , I HAVE REPLACED SENSORS, AND NOTHING HELPS, THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON CONTINUALLY...EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT, IT IS THE SAME LOCK UP WHEEL....IT DOES THIS WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION...”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · October 14, 2008

“THE INTERNATIONAL DT466E DIESEL MOTOR THAT HAS CYLINDER LINER O-RING SEALS THAT FAIL PREMATURELY CAUSING THE ANTIFREEZE TO BE LEAKED INTO THE OIL CAUSING THE BEARINGS IN THE MOTOR TO FAIL. THE DT MOTOR HAS BEEN AROUND SINCE THE 1960'S IN THE INTERNATIONAL HARVESTOR FARM TRACTORS AND HAVE NOT HAD…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · May 22, 2010

“THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN LOCKING UP, THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL, FOR SEVERAL YEARS, THE FIRST TIME IT HAD 28,000 MILES , I HAVE REPLACED SENSORS, AND NOTHING HELPS, THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON CONTINUALLY...EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT, IT IS THE SAME LOCK UP WHEEL....IT DOES THIS WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION...”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · October 14, 2008

“THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN LOCKING UP, THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL, FOR SEVERAL YEARS, THE FIRST TIME IT HAD 28,000 MILES , I HAVE REPLACED SENSORS, AND NOTHING HELPS, THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON CONTINUALLY...EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT, IT IS THE SAME LOCK UP WHEEL....IT DOES THIS WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION...”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · October 14, 2008

2004 International 4300 — common questions

Is the 2004 International 4300 reliable?

The record is thin — 7 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2004 International 4300 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2004 International 4300. 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.