VehicleVerdict

2006 International 4300 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2006 International 4300 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

4

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other 4300 years?

4300 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 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, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

See all 4300 years to avoid →

What are the most common 2006 International 4300 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes125%
Electrical System125%
Steering125%
Suspension125%

Does the 2006 International 4300 have recalls?

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

12V452000Electrical SystemSeptember 12, 2012 · 28 units

Defect

Geo. Heiser Body Company, Inc., (Geo. Heiser Body Company) is recalling certain model year 2006 International and 2010-2013 Fuso, Hino, International, Kenworth, and Peterbilt vehicles equipped with Sure Power battery separator devices. These devices may overheat.

Consequence

Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.

Remedy

Geo. Heiser Body Company will notify owners and will replace the battery separators free of charge. The safety recall began on October 25, 2012. Owners may contact Geo. Heiser Body Company at 1-206-622-7985.

05V368000BrakesAugust 26, 2005 · 13,654 units

Defect

CERTAIN MY 2005 THROUGH 2006 INTERNATIONAL HEAVY TRUCKS AND IC CORP CE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 4, 2004, AND MARCH 31, 2005. THE ANCHOR BOLT THAT IS THE PIVOT POINT FOR THE DRIVELINE PARKING BRAKE SHOES MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK AS A RESULT OF AN INCORRECT SURFACE TREATMENT.

Consequence

IF THE BOLT BREAKS, THE PARK BRAKE MAY NOT ENGAGE. THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy

INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 00518. INTERNATIONAL WILL NOTIFY OWNER AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED ANCHOR BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.

05V297000BrakesJune 24, 2005 · 60 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN 4X2 MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, A LONGER FRONT HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE WAS SUBSTITUTED FOR THE SHORTER, CORRECT LENGTH HOSE.

Consequence

THIS EXTRA LENGTH MAY CAUSE THE WHEEL TO RUB THROUGH THE BRAKE HOSE. A HOLE IN A BRAKE HOSE CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES AND IF A BRAKE HOSE IS THE INCORRECT LENGTH, A NEW PROPER LENGTH HOSE WILL BE INSTALLED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE DRIVER GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS NOT SET AND THERE IS NO WARNING IN THE VEHICLE FOR THAT. THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN A STREET, WENT THROUGH A FENCE AND HIT TWO SMALL CHILDREN PLAYING IN THE YARD. THIS TRUCK HAS NO "PARK" GEAR SO IT SHOULD REQUIRE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · June 21, 2007 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 INTERNATIONAL TOW TRUCK 4300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WAS HARD TO CONTROL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE AND VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · April 20, 2006

“TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2006 INTERNATIONAL 4300. WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, WATER MADE CONTACT WITH THE FUSE BOX IN THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE NEXT DAY, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LEASING GARAGE, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. WHEN THE WATER DRIED OUT OF THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 30, 2017

“TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2006 INTERNATIONAL 4300 FROM A VEHICLE RENTAL FACILITY. WHILE BRAKING FROM APPROXIMATELY 58 MPH, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO EXCESSIVELY SWAY FROM THE RIGHT, RESULTED IN A SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MODERATE, UNKNOWN INJURIES AS A RESULT. A POLICE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · July 25, 2010 · crash

2006 International 4300 — common questions

Is the 2006 International 4300 reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2006 International 4300 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2006 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.