Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 International Harvester 9400I
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 International Harvester 9400I has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V100000 INTERNATIONAL/SLEEPER BERTH BUNK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V023000 INTERNATIONAL/SLACK ADJUSTERS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V131005 INTERNATIONAL/EATON TRANSMISSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V149000 INTERNATIONAL/BUNK RESTRAINTS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 International Harvester 9400I faces several significant issues, including brake and transmission problems. Recalls indicate potential for air brake slack adjuster failure and gear selection errors, suggesting reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| slack adjuster | 100,000–150,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| transmission | 150,000–200,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| dome light circuit | 50,000–100,000 miles | $100–$300 | 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 change
- Brake system inspection
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and inspection
- Cooling system check
- Air and cabin filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Gear shifting inconsistencies
- Brake performance issues
- Water leaks in sleeper cabin
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 International Harvester 9400I at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.