Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 International Prostar
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 International Prostar has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint 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 #23V248000 HVAC Blower Motor Circuit May Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V122000 Exhaust Tail Pipe May Detach from Vehicle NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V588000 Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V792000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V174000 Air Dryer Mounting Bracket may Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V938000 Battery Cover Latch may Short Against Battery NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V556000 Fuse Terminal may Break Causing Loss of Cab Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V453000 Defective Engine Control Module may Cause Stall NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $25,000–$40,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 International PROSTAR has limited owner complaints but is subject to nine recall campaigns, notably affecting critical systems such as the electrical system, engine, and brakes. The high number of recalls relative to complaints suggests potential reliability issues might not be fully reflected in customer reports.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $500–$3,000 | occasional |
| Exhaust system | Unknown | $1,000–$5,000 | 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 services
- Tire rotations and replacements
- HVAC system checks
- Battery inspections and replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unexpected engine stalls
- Overheating engine
- Unresponsive brakes
- Dim or flickering lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 International Prostar at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.