Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 International Prostar
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 International Prostar has 15 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 #15V607000 Fifth Wheel Locking Mechanism may not Engage NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V241000 Linear Power Module may Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V688000 Electrical Harness Insufficient Size NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V439000 Trailer May Release from Fifth Wheel NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V146000 Sun Shade Separation NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V465000 Air leak in the parking brake chamber NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V196000 POSITIVE ALTERNATOR CABLE/ENGINE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V052000 SERVICE BRAKES/ TRACTION RELAY VALVE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V426000 POSITIVE ALTERNATOR CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V252000 ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT/BENDIX NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V630000 DRIVELINE SEPARATION 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Service Brakes, Air 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
- Traction Control System 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
- Wheels 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 International ProStar has 15 recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints, hinting at reliability concerns. Despite limited complaints, the numerous recalls suggest recurring issues with critical systems like the brakes and electrical components.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifth wheel assembly | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| HVAC system fan | Unknown | $300–$900 | 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
- Coolant replacement
- Brake inspections
- Transmission fluid service
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Battery maintenance
- Belt and hose checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual brake noises
- HVAC system malfunctions
- Electrical system failures
- Driveline vibrations
- Erratic engine performance
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 International Prostar at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.