Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 International Harvester 4700
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 International Harvester 4700 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V269000 INTERNATIONAL/TRW ECU/FALSE WHEEL SPEED SIGNALS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V137000 INTERNATIONAL/CHECK VALVE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V135002 INTERNATIONAL/REAR AIR BRAKE RELAY VALVE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V102000 INTERNATIONAL/DRIVER SEAT POSITION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V229004 INTERNATIONAL/ALLISON TRANSMISSION NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3 complaints
- Parking Brake 1 complaint
- Seat Belts 1 complaint
- Service Brakes, Air 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
Of the 6 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 6 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 International Harvester 4700 presents a reliability concern, mainly due to significant brake-related recalls and complaints. Repeated issues with brakes can lead to high maintenance costs and safety concerns, negatively impacting its overall rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| seat mechanism | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| automatic transmission | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | 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.
- Replace brake pads yearly
- Inspect seat mechanisms annually
- Service transmission fluid biannually
- Check suspension components annually
- Adjust parking brake biannually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake pedal sponginess
- Unusual brake vibrations
- Transmission slip or harsh shifts
- Park brake issues impacting seat
- Warning lights for ABS system
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 International Harvester 4700 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.