2004 International 9900 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2004 International 9900 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies 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 2004 compare to other 9900 years?

9900 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2004 International 9900 problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Body & Structure	1	100%	new

Does the 2004 International 9900 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07V020000Electrical SystemJanuary 29, 2007 · 21,643 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C10, C11, C12, C13, C15 OR C16 ENGINES, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLES THAT SUPPLY POWER FROM THE BATTERIES TO THE STARTER MAY RUB AGAINST AN ELECTRICAL GROUND CABLE BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND THE STARTER, AN ELECTRICAL GROUND CABLE BETWEEN THE FRAME RAIL AND THE STARTER, OR THE FRAME RAIL ITSELF.

Consequence

THIS RUBBING MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR A FIRE WHICH CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BATTERY CABLES TO DETERMINE IF ANY RUBBING HAS OCCURRED. NEW BATTERY CABLES WILL BE REPLACED AS NECESSARY. DEALERS WILL ALSO REROUTE THE BATTERY CABLES BETWEEN THE STARTER AND BATTERY BOX USING NEW BRACKETS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2007. 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.

“2004 INTERNATIONAL 9900 IX. CONSUMER STATES SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRAME WAS BENT ON THE RIGHT SIDE, THE CAB AND SLEEPER WAS SITTING SIDEWAYS ON THE FRAME, THE FRAME ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE WAS PULLED BACK TO THE LEFT. THE MOTOR WAS SITTING SIDEWAYS IN THE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · July 29, 2010

2004 International 9900 — common questions

Is the 2004 International 9900 reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2004 International 9900 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2004 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 2004 compare to other 9900 years?

What are the most common 2004 International 9900 problems?

Does the 2004 International 9900 have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2004 International 9900 — common questions

Is the 2004 International 9900 reliable?

Does the 2004 International 9900 have recalls?

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