Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 International Harvester 4900
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 International Harvester 4900 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 14 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Air 12 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
- Parking Brake 1 complaint
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$20,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 International Harvester 4900 has notable issues with its braking system, highlighted by recalls and owner complaints. These brake-related problems are common, leading to increased maintenance costs and reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | very common |
| air brakes | 80,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | common |
| wheel speed sensor | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake system inspection every 10,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Air filter replacement every 15,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Inconsistent brake pressure
- Unusual brake noise
- Performance decline in air brake system
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 International Harvester 4900 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.