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2012 International 4300 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2012 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.

4

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2012 compare to other 4300 years?

4300 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 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, 2012 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2012 International 4300 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine250%
Brakes125%
Electrical System125%

Does the 2012 International 4300 have recalls?

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

14V042000TransmissionFebruary 7, 2014 · 114 units

Defect

Navistar Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 IC bus 3200, model year 2012 and 2014 IC bus CE and model year 2011-2013 IC bus HC transit buses and model year 2008-2013 International 4300 and model year 2013 International Workstar commercial trucks equipped with Eaton hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.

Consequence

The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners and Eaton authorized service facilities will update the Hybrid Control Module Software version, free of charge. The recall began on May 28, 2014. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590.

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.

2012 International 4300 — common questions

Is the 2012 International 4300 reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2012 International 4300 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2012 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.