2011 International 8600 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2011 International 8600 — 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.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2011 compare to other 8600 years?

8600 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2011 International 8600 problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Steering	1	50%	new
Suspension	1	50%	new

Does the 2011 International 8600 have recalls?

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

23V353000LightingMay 18, 2023 · 32,880 units

Defect

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2003 International 8100, 2001-2003 International 9100i, 2001-2007 International 9400i, 2001-2010 International 9200i, 2002-2007, 2009 International 8500, 2003-2007, 2013 International 9900i, 2003-2018 International 8600, 2004, 2007 International 9900iX, 2008-2018 International ProStar, 2010-2011, 2013, 2016 International LoneStar, 2011-2012, 2016 International 4400, 2017-2024 International LT, 2018-2024 International RH, 2019-2021 International LS, 2019-2024 International MV vehicles. The back-up lights offer low visibility when the vehicle is in reverse and bobtail mode. Also, the vehicles have not been equipped with additional unobstructed back-up lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Low visibility or obstructed back up lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the existing rear stop/turn signal lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 06, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23514.

10V259000SteeringJune 14, 2010 · 1,220 units

Defect

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 INTERNATIONAL 4300M, 8600, LONESTAR AND PROSTAR BRAND TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 6, 2009 THROUGH MAY 25, 2010. THE FASTENER THAT CLAMPS THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN UNDERTORQUED UPON ASSEMBLY. AN UNDER TORQUE CONDITION MAY CAUSE WEAR OF THE INTERCONNECTING SPLINES OF THE ARM AND THE SHAFT POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE PITMAN ARM TO SLIP OVER THE SHAFT RESULTING IN A REDUCTION OF STEERING CONTROL.

Consequence

A REDUCTION OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 9, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.

10V107000Electrical SystemMarch 18, 2010 · 29,460 units

Defect

NAVISTAR HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL JUMP START STUD. CORROSION AT THE BASE OF THE STUD MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT BETWEEN THE STUD AND BATTERY BOX.

Consequence

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

A FINAL REMEDY HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED. NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES BY INSTALLING A NEW JUMP START STUD. REPAIRS WILL BE PREFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM ACTION WILL INVOLVE THE REMOVAL OF THE JUMP START STUD AND THE CONNECTING CABLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL DEALERS AT 1-800-448-7825.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“THE KING PIN BUSHINGS GO BAD AND LEASE COMPANY S AND FLY BY NITE TRUCKING COMPANY'S WILL NOT FIX INSTEAD THEY CHANGE TIRES. THE CABS FILL WITH EXHAUST WHEN THE PARTICULAR FILTER FILLS UP BECAUSE THE PARK REGEN CYCLES DO NOT WORK IN THE REEL WORLD . HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ON TEN PLUS TRUCKS AND SO…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · November 9, 2012

“THE KING PIN BUSHINGS GO BAD AND LEASE COMPANY S AND FLY BY NITE TRUCKING COMPANY'S WILL NOT FIX INSTEAD THEY CHANGE TIRES. THE CABS FILL WITH EXHAUST WHEN THE PARTICULAR FILTER FILLS UP BECAUSE THE PARK REGEN CYCLES DO NOT WORK IN THE REEL WORLD . HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ON TEN PLUS TRUCKS AND SO…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · November 9, 2012

2011 International 8600 — common questions

Is the 2011 International 8600 reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2011 International 8600 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2011 International 8600. 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 2011 compare to other 8600 years?

What are the most common 2011 International 8600 problems?

Does the 2011 International 8600 have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2011 International 8600 — common questions

Is the 2011 International 8600 reliable?

Does the 2011 International 8600 have recalls?

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