Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 International Harvester 4000
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 International Harvester 4000 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 International Harvester 4000. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #03V193000 INTERNATIONAL/ARVINMERITOR/SKF/FRONT AXLE HUBS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V137000 INTERNATIONAL/TIRES/RIMS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V232301 INTERNA00510TIONAL/ABS ECU NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V232401 INTERNATIONAL/ABS ECU NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V176000 INTERNATIONAL/ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 International Harvester 4000 shows no owner complaints but has five NHTSA recall campaigns. These are related to suspension, tires, and brake systems, suggesting mixed reliability. Limited direct complaint data means it's hard to fully assess durability below the surface.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| front hub bearings | Unknown | $400–$800 | occasional |
| ABS wheel speed sensor | Unknown | $200–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations and balance
- Brake inspections
- Air filter replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- ABS warning light
- Unusual tire wear
- Steering vibration
- Brake pedal pulsation
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 International Harvester 4000 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.