Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 International Prostar
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 International Prostar has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V353000 Obstructed Back-Up Lights/ FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V688000 Electrical Harness Insufficient Size NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V439000 Trailer May Release from Fifth Wheel NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V383000 WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE ROD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V107000 JUMP START STUD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V037000 AIR TANK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V618000 BRAKE AIR LINE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V258000 REMOTE POWER MODULE/POSSIBLE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V097000 DASH CONTROL VALVES/BENDIX MV-3 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Of the 4 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$30,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 International PROSTAR has a moderate number of recalls and a very low count of owner complaints, indicating a mixed reliability outlook. The recalls mainly focus on electrical and braking systems, with limited complaint data suggesting potential issues. Therefore, more comprehensive evidence is needed to offer a more decisive reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| Engine | Unknown | $2,000–$8,000 | 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.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and service
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Belt and hose inspection
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical shorts or failures
- Irregular engine idling
- Delayed vehicle response
- Dashboard warning lights
- Unusual brake noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 International Prostar at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.