The 2004 International 4300 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).
2004 International 4300 recalls
Most common 2004 International 4300 problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN LOCKING UP, THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL, FOR SEVERAL YEARS, THE FIRST TIME IT HAD 28,000 MILES , I HAVE REPLACED SENSORS, AND NOTHING HELPS, THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON CONTINUALLY...EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT, IT IS THE SAME LOCK UP WHEEL....IT DOES THIS WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION...
THE INTERNATIONAL DT466E DIESEL MOTOR THAT HAS CYLINDER LINER O-RING SEALS THAT FAIL PREMATURELY CAUSING THE ANTIFREEZE TO BE LEAKED INTO THE OIL CAUSING THE BEARINGS IN THE MOTOR TO FAIL. THE DT MOTOR HAS BEEN AROUND SINCE THE 1960'S IN THE INTERNATIONAL HARVESTOR FARM TRACTORS AND HAVE NOT HAD THIS CONCERN. MY 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4300 TRUCK SLOWLY PUT THE ANTIFREEZE IN THE OIL AT 204,000 CAUSING SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE. THE ESTIMATE FOR REPAIR IS APPROX $14,000 DOLLARS. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE MOTOR SHOULD OF GONE 500,000 MILES BEFORE IT NEEDED OPENED UP FOR A OVERHAUL. I CAN GET 200,000 MILES OUT OF A GAS MOTOR AND NOT OF SPENT $5,500 FOR THE SEMI GRADE DIESEL MOTOR. IF YOU SEARCH DT466E ENGIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE MOVING INTO A SIDEWAYS DIRECTION. THE FAILURE OCCURRENCE WAS WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTIONS,THE TYPE OF SERVICE REPAIRS PERFORMED WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 800. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,000.
ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND THE HYDRAULIC BRAKES LOCK UP. THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS TRUCK. THE FIRST TIME THE ABS WENT OFF AND BRAKES RELEASED. THE SECOND TIME WAS IN SEPTEMBER 2006 WHEN THE ABS LIGHT STAYED ON. I HAD THE BRAKE LINES REPLACED AND THE SYSTEM RESET AND I ADDED AN EXHAUST BRAKES TO HELP WITH THE BRAKING. THIS COST ME AROUND $5,500. THE MILEAGE WAS ABOUT 10,200. JANUARY 7, 2008 THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AGAIN, THIS TIME CAUSING MORE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. THE ROTORS, CALIPERS, PADS, AND WHEEL SENSORS, HAVE TO BE REPLACED ON ALL WHEELS. THE ESTIMATE FROM THE DEALER THIS TIME IS ABOUT $5,500. I NOW HAVE 17,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK AND I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT
2004 International 4300 questions
Does the 2004 International 4300 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2004 International 4300: Equipment:Other:Labels; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 International 4300?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Service Brakes, Air (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 International 4300 has been fixed?
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