Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 International 7400
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 International 7400 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #05V188000 FIFTH WHEEL SLIDE CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V306000 INTERNATIONAL/BATTERY CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V144000 INTERNATIONAL/UNIVERSAL JOINT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V161000 INTERNATIONAL/FMVSS 104/WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V205000 INTERNATIONAL/FUEL LINE ROUTING NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
- Fuel System, Diesel 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 International 7400 has five recall campaigns but only one owner complaint, suggesting potential reliability concerns yet limited owner-reported issues. The recalls involve critical systems like the battery cables and fuel lines, reflecting some engineering oversights. However, the lack of many owner complaints suggests these issues may not frequently affect individual owners.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery cables | Unknown | $100–$400 | occasional |
| Fuel lines | Unknown | $200–$600 | 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
- Coolant system flushes
- Transmission fluid changes
- Battery health checks
- Tire rotations
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Battery cable wear
- Fuel line leaks
- Unusual engine noise
- Drivetrain vibrations
- Windshield washer system failure
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 International 7400 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.