Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 International Harvester 4900
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 International Harvester 4900 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1999 International Harvester 4900. 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
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
Data is limited due to no recorded owner complaints and only three brake-related recalls. This suggests some reliability but also potential brake issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| wheel speed sensor | Unknown | $250–$400 | rare |
| brake fitting | Unknown | $100–$300 | rare |
| check valve | Unknown | $150–$350 | rare |
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
- Brake inspections and servicing
- Tire rotations and alignment
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant flush and refill
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual braking noise
- Brake warning light
- Loss of braking efficiency
- Vibration while braking
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 International Harvester 4900 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.