Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 International Prostar
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 International Prostar has 18 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 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 #17V792000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable 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 #14V064000 Fracture Of The S-cam Bracket Assemblies NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V439000 Trailer May Release from Fifth Wheel NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V231000 Front Brake S-Cams may Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V146000 Sun Shade Separation NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V546000 Front Brake S-Cams may Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V465000 Air leak in the parking brake chamber NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V403000 Air Disc Brake Caliper NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V196000 POSITIVE ALTERNATOR CABLE/ENGINE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V115000 BATTERY BOX LOWER STEP MOUNTING BRACKETS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V052000 SERVICE BRAKES/ TRACTION RELAY VALVE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V590000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V426000 POSITIVE ALTERNATOR CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V252000 ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT/BENDIX NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
- Equipment 1 complaint
- Fuel System, Diesel 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$35,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 International PROSTAR faces a high number of recall campaigns (18), predominantly concerning brakes, electrical systems, and equipment, alongside six owner complaints. Although the complaint count is low, the nature of recalls indicates significant reliability concerns. This limited data suggests these models may face frequent issues, warranting a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake system | Unknown | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | occasional |
| Engine | Unknown | $3,000–$7,000 | 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 and service
- Cabin air filter replacement
- Fuel system cleaning
- Check and recharge AC system
- Battery check and replacement
- Transmission fluid service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive brakes
- Engine overheating
- Electrical malfunctions
- Unusual engine noises
- Transmission slipping
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 International Prostar at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.