Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 International 4300
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 International 4300 has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #03V317000 INTERNATIONAL/AIR SUPPLY HOSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V161000 INTERNATIONAL/FMVSS 104/WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V062000 INTERNATIONAL/BOSCH ZOPS DISC BRAKES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V260000 INTERNATIONAL/PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V174000 INTERNATIONAL/CLUTCH ROD BREAKAGE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V094000 INTERNATIONAL/ENGINE STARTER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V095000 INTERNATIONAL/DRAG LINK COTTER PIN NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V054000 INTERNATIONAL/REAR AIR SUSPENSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V353000 INTERNATIONAL/STEERING CONNECTION NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Parking Brake 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Service Brakes, Air 1 complaint
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 International 4300 has a below-average reliability rating due to 9 recall campaigns and minimal owner complaints indicating some potential but not widespread issues. The vehicle's most reported problems involve the electrical system and brakes, both air and hydraulic.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$800 | occasional |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | 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 fluid replacement
- Air filter replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Drive belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical failures
- Brake system warning lights
- Unusual braking noises
- Transmission issues
- Steering instability
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 International 4300 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.