Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 International Prostar
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 International Prostar has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 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 #16V556000 Fuse Terminal may Break Causing Loss of Cab Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V776000 Accelerator Position Sensor may Cause High Idle 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 #14V201000 Missing Bolts On The Brake Caliper Mounting Plate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V107000 Incorrect Axle Shafts may cause Spline Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V581000 Chassis Skirt may Rub Tank (Possible Fuel Leak) NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$20,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 International ProStar has experienced 10 recall campaigns, indicating areas of concern primarily in the electrical system and critical safety components. With only 3 owner complaints, the data is limited, offering an incomplete view of real-world reliability. Despite the recalls, the low complaint volume suggests sporadic issues rather than widespread problems, supporting an 'average' rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | occasional |
| Axle assembly | Unknown | $700–$2,500 | occasional |
| Service brakes | Unknown | $400–$2,000 | 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.
- Regular oil changes
- Brake pad and rotor checks
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Cooling system service
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Fuel system cleaning
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Loss of power in cab
- Unresponsive accelerator pedal
- Brake system noises
- Fuel leaks from tank
- Irregular engine performance
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 International Prostar at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.