1999 International 9900 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 1999 International 9900 — 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.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

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NCAP overall

How does 1999 compare to other 9900 years?

9900 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1999 International 9900 problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Brakes	2	67%	new
Other	1	33%	new

Does the 1999 International 9900 have recalls?

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

04V100000OtherFebruary 27, 2004 · 83,312 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PRO-SLEEPER BERTHS, WATER INTRUSION CAN BE FOUND IN THE BUNK CONTROL PANEL AREA AND POOL IN THE TOPS OF THE DOME LIGHT, TV/VCR, AND OR REFRIGERATOR POWER SWITCHES.

Consequence

THE CIRCUIT BOARDS IN THE SWITCHES COULD HEAT UP , POSSIBLY PRODUCE A FLAME OR FIRE, AND CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WATER SHIELD OVER THE BACK OF THE ENTIRE BUNK CONTROL PANEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.

00V149000OtherMay 23, 2000 · 649 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH INTERNATIONAL CODE 16SCH (LOWER BUNK WEBBING RESTRAINT). INCORRECT BOLTS WERE USED TO HOLD THE BUNK WEBBING RESTRAINT LATCH BRACKETS TO THE BUNK BASE.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT MAY NOT CONTAIN THE OCCUPANT AND MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL GRADE 5 BOLTS WITH GRADE 8 BOLTS AS REQUIRED.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“1999 INTERNATIONAL 9900, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND IN THE LEFT LANE ON IR80, OHIO TURNPIKE AT MILE POST 182.5. UNIT 1 WAS STRUCK BY A TIRE THAT CAME OFF UNIT 2 WHICH WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND IN THE RIGHT LANE. DRIVER OF UNIT 2 CONTINUED EASTBOUND. DRIVER OF UNIT 1 CONTINUED EASTBOUND TO BRADY'S…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · February 17, 2011

1999 International 9900 — common questions

Is the 1999 International 9900 reliable?

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

Does the 1999 International 9900 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1999 International 9900. 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 1999 compare to other 9900 years?

What are the most common 1999 International 9900 problems?

Does the 1999 International 9900 have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

1999 International 9900 — common questions

Is the 1999 International 9900 reliable?

Does the 1999 International 9900 have recalls?

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