Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 International MV
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 International MV has 15 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V459000 Battery Cable May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V817000 ECU Malfunction May Impair Safety Systems NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V502000 Brake Pressure Switch May Short and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V178000 Brake Caliper May Contact Suspension NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V818000 ECU Malfunction May Impact Safety Systems NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V397000 Brake Pressure Switch May Short and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V370000 ABS Light May Not Stay Illuminated/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V353000 Obstructed Back-Up Lights/ FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V119000 Unexpected Vehicle Movement from Software Error NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V849000 High Voltage Cables Labeled Incorrectly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V366000 High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V227000 Retainer Not Properly Seated/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V810000 Engine may Rev and Overcome Parking Brake NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V584000 Reflective Tape Missing/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V219000 Fuel Heater May Overheat and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Seats 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The vehicle has a significant number of recall campaigns (15), indicating potential reliability issues. However, with only one owner complaint, the data is somewhat limited for conclusively identifying common failures beyond the recalls mentioned.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery cables | Unknown | $300–$600 | occasional |
| Brake pressure switch | Unknown | $200–$400 | occasional |
| Body Control Module | Unknown | $500–$1,000 | 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 changes
- Brake inspections
- Battery checks
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant system service
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake fluid leaks
- Dashboard warning lights
- Battery disconnect issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 International MV at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.