Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 International Prostar
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 International Prostar has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 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 #12V196000 POSITIVE ALTERNATOR CABLE/ENGINE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V426000 POSITIVE ALTERNATOR CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V383000 WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE ROD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V259000 PITMAN ARM BOLT UNDERTORQUED NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V107000 JUMP START STUD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V037000 AIR TANK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V618000 BRAKE AIR LINE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 complaint
Of the 7 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 7 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 International PROSTAR has a moderate number of recall campaigns (10) but relatively few owner complaints (7), indicating a mixed reliability profile. While there are several recalls affecting systems like the electrical system and brakes, the complaint count is low, suggesting these issues may not be widespread. The evidence is somewhat limited, requiring caution in evaluation.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine cooling | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | 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.
- Engine oil and filter changes
- Brake system inspections
- Transmission fluid changes
- Battery checks and replacements
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Air filter replacements
- Coolant system flushes
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Cooling system leaks
- Electrical shorts or failures
- Steering play or noise
- Brake fluid leaks
- Erratic engine performance
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 International Prostar at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.