Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 International 4000
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 International 4000 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #08V258000 REMOTE POWER MODULE/POSSIBLE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V146000 FRONT AXLE WHEEL BEARINGS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V097000 DASH CONTROL VALVES/BENDIX MV-3 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Seat Belts 1 complaint
- Seats 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 International 4000 has limited complaint data but three recall campaigns. The recalls focus on electrical systems, wheel bearings, and parking brakes, pointing to minor design flaws under specific conditions. The low complaint count suggests reliability, but a clear assessment is hindered by sparse data.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel bearings | 65,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| Parking brake valve | Unknown | $200–$800 | rare |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | 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.
- Regular oil changes
- Brake inspection and servicing
- Tire rotations and replacements
- Cooling system maintenance
- Battery inspections and replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual brake behavior
- Sudden electrical system failures
- Irregular noises from bearings
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 International 4000 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.