Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 International LT
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 International LT has 17 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V817000 ECU Malfunction May Impair Safety Systems NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V353000 Obstructed Back-Up Lights/ FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V691000 Connecting Rod May Crack and Cause Engine Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V546000 Battery Cables Grounded Incorrectly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V164000 Battery Cable May Become Damaged and Short NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V079000 Loss of Electrical Power May Cause Engine Shutdown NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V255000 Engine Wrist Pin Bushing May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V122000 Exhaust Tail Pipe May Detach from Vehicle NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V826000 Vehicle may Move after Clutch Component Fails NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18E094000 Incorrect Labeling on Halogen Headlight/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V588000 Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V412000 Fuel Line Damage Causing Fuel Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V293000 D-ring Bolt on Seat Belt May Break/FMVSS 210 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V199000 Splash Panel may Rub Against Fuel Line Fitting NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V792000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V406000 Fuel Pump may Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V174000 Air Dryer Mounting Bracket may Fracture NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 International LT has a below-average reliability rating, primarily due to 17 recall campaigns, indicating potential quality control issues. Complaints are minimal with only three filed, suggesting a lack of widespread owner-reported issues, but the high number of recalls, especially for critical systems like the engine and electrical, cannot be overlooked.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Unknown | $5,000–$15,000 | occasional |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $1,000–$5,000 | occasional |
| Fuel system | Unknown | $500–$3,000 | rare |
| Brakes | Unknown | $500–$2,500 | 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.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspection and servicing
- Cooling system flushes
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Air filter replacements
- Tire rotations and balancing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Warning lights on the dash
- Rough idling or stalling
- Unresponsive braking
- Dimming lights or electrical issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 International LT at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.