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2006 International Ce problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2006 International Ce — 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.

3

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other Ce years?

Ce NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted11 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 3 complaints2007: 4 complaints2008: 11 complaints2009: 1 complaints2011: 1 complaints2013: 3 complaints2015: 1 complaints
Ce NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2006 International Ce problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System267%
Fuel System133%

Does the 2006 International Ce have recalls?

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

10V104000BrakesMarch 16, 2010 · 87 units

Defect

NAVISTAR HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 IC CE, HC, AND BE COMMERCIAL BUSES AND INTERNATIONAL 1300, 3200, 3300, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4400, AND MXT TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2003 THROUGH FEBRUARY 9, 2010. THE PARKING BRAKE MAY RELEASE IF THE BRAKE SYSTEM ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SOFTWARE MISINTERPRETS INPUT SIGNALS GENERATED FROM CYCLING THE IGNITION SWITCH MORE THAN ONCE AT A SPECIFIC FREQUENCY.

Consequence

RELEASE OF THE PARKING BRAKE MAY CAUSE SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED SHIFT IN VEHICLE POSITION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL DAMAGE, OR DEATH.

Remedy

NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES BY REPROGRAMMING THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE SYSTEM ECU FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-260-461-1890.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“FUEL THERMOSTAT ON VT365 ENGINE LOCATED ON FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY OVERHEATS, MELTING FUEL THERMOSTAT CASING. FUEL LEAKS PAST ELEMENTS INTO CASING AND ALLOWS FUEL UNDER PRESSURE TO SPRAY OUT THE CRACKS AND/OR TWO SMALL HOLES IN EXTERNAL SIDE OF THERMOSTAT UNIT, COVERING ENGINE WITH DIESEL FUEL.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 27, 2009

“FUEL THERMOSTAT ON VT365 ENGINE LOCATED ON FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY OVERHEATS, MELTING FUEL THERMOSTAT CASING. FUEL LEAKS PAST ELEMENTS INTO CASING AND ALLOWS FUEL UNDER PRESSURE TO SPRAY OUT THE CRACKS AND/OR TWO SMALL HOLES IN EXTERNAL SIDE OF THERMOSTAT UNIT, COVERING ENGINE WITH DIESEL FUEL.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · March 27, 2009

2006 International Ce — common questions

Is the 2006 International Ce reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2006 International Ce have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2006 International Ce. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2006 International Ce under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

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.