Total Complaints
8 filings
INTERNATIONAL 4300 · model year
2002 INTERNATIONAL 4300
8 NHTSA complaints, and 9 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2002INTERNATIONAL4300 carries 8 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2002 4300 is electrical system with 3 filings, followed by structure:body (1) and service brakes, air:antilock (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 9 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 22 investigation files overlapping the 2002 4300. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
8
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
Recalls (9)
03V16100029/04/2003
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS." DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP MOTOR CIRCUIT, THE SYSTEM'S ABILITY TO FUNCTION IS IMPAIRED WHEN IT IS FULL OF FROZEN WATER AND
03V31700027/08/2003
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR SUPPLY HOSES FROM THE FOOT VALVE TO THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR TANKS WERE IMPROPERLY ROUTED AT THE TANK.
03V06200025/02/2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH BOSCH ZERO OFFSET PIN SLIDE (ZOPS) HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES, THE ZOPS HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION, WHICH CAN RESULT IN EXCESSIVE OR ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT ONE OR MORE OF THE BRAKES.
02V09400022/03/2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ENGINE STARTERS (CODE 08WWN OR 08WWP) BUILT BY LEECE-NEVILLE. THESE STARTERS HAVE A DEFECTIVE TERMINAL ADAPTER STUD. THE STUD IS USED ONLY AT THE POSITIVE BATTERY CONNECTION TO THE STARTER SOLENOID. IT WAS DESIGNED TO BE SCREWED ON OVER THE EXISTING STUD TO INCREASE
02V09500022/03/2002
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE COTTER PIN THAT GOES THROUGH THE DRAG LINK BALL STUD AT THE CONNECTION TO THE PITMAN ARM IS MISSING. THIS PIN PREVENTS THE CASTLE NUT FROM LOOSENING.
02V26000020/09/2002
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH DRIVELINE PARKING BRAKE CODES 04GAR, THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE IN POSITION WHEN SET. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THIS POSSIBILITY ARE AS FOLLOWS: (1) CRACKED OR BROKEN CAMS; (2) LOOSE OR BROKEN ANCHOR BOLTS; (3) INITIAL SHOE
01V35300015/11/2001
STEERING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS. AN INCORRECT GRADE 5 FLANGE-NUT WAS INSTALLED IN PLACE OF A GRADE 8 NUT AND FLAT WASHER ON THE YOKE PINCH BOLT THAT HOLDS THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE LOWER END OF THE I-SHAFT AND THE STEERING GEAR.
02V05400015/02/2002
SUSPENSION:REAR
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH IROS REAR AIR SUSPENSIONS, DURING ASSEMBLY, FOUR BOLTS AND NUTS HOLDING THE MAIN SUPPORT MEMBER BUSHING BAR PINS TO THE MAIN SUPPORT MEMBER HANGERS WERE INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.
02V17400012/07/2002
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, LOWER CLUTCH RODS WITH TURNBUCKLES ARE FAILING FROM FATIGUE NEAR THE TURNBUCKLE DUE TO BENDING FORCES EXPERIENCED DURING EACH CLUTCH PEDAL CYCLE.
Recent Complaints
20061024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ABS MALFUNCTION, ATTRIBUTED TO RUSTED TRIGGER WHEEL ON EACH BRAKE ROTOR. POWER ASSIST FAILED ON BRAKE SYSTEM, RESULTING NO POWER ASSIST. NO BRAKE POWER. *NM
Mileage: 94,660
20050610PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
EMERGENCY BRAKE CONTROL FAILURE. TRUCK ROLLS AWAY. REPLACED WITH WITH UPDATED PART# 3590226C1. INTERNATIONAL KNOWS ABOUT PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT WARRANTY PART DESIGN CHANGE.
Mileage: 15,856
20050604ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE ABS WARNING LIGHT INDICATING SYSTEM TROUBLE,OR THE ENTIRE ABS SYSTEM FAILURE CANNOT BE REPAIRED BY FACTORY AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTERS
Mileage: 38,115
20050604POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
THE ABS WARNING LIGHT INDICATING SYSTEM TROUBLE,OR THE ENTIRE ABS SYSTEM FAILURE CANNOT BE REPAIRED BY FACTORY AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTERS
Mileage: 38,115
20040603ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 7 TIMES BUT THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THE TRANSMITTER WAS REPLACED. THE DEALER BLAMED THE PROBLEM ON A WIRING HARNESS. THE WIRING HARNESS HAD NOT BEEN REPLACED. THE ABS LIGHT CAME BACK ON A WEEK AFTER THE COMPONENT WAS REPAIRED. *NM THERE WERE ALSO PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (WIPERS, HEATER MOTOR AND INSTRUMENT PANEL) *SC *JB
20040603SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 7 TIMES BUT THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THE TRANSMITTER WAS REPLACED. THE DEALER BLAMED THE PROBLEM ON A WIRING HARNESS. THE WIRING HARNESS HAD NOT BEEN REPLACED. THE ABS LIGHT CAME BACK ON A WEEK AFTER THE COMPONENT WAS REPAIRED. *NM THERE WERE ALSO PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (WIPERS, HEATER MOTOR AND INSTRUMENT PANEL) *SC *JB
20040108STRUCTURE:BODY
AFTER DRIVING 60 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE HOOD WAS FLAPPING UP AND DOWN. WHEN THE CONSUMER GOT HOME HE NOTICED THAT THE FENDER ON BOTH SIDES CRACKED AND BROKE. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY FAILED, CAUSING THE MILEAGE TO ERASE. *AK *JB
Mileage: 26,000
20040108ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AFTER DRIVING 60 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE HOOD WAS FLAPPING UP AND DOWN. WHEN THE CONSUMER GOT HOME HE NOTICED THAT THE FENDER ON BOTH SIDES CRACKED AND BROKE. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY FAILED, CAUSING THE MILEAGE TO ERASE. *AK *JB
Mileage: 26,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2002 INTERNATIONAL 4300 have?▼
The 2002 INTERNATIONAL 4300 has 8 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2002 INTERNATIONAL 4300?▼
Yes, the 2002 INTERNATIONAL 4300 has 9 recall(s). The most common affected component is VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 INTERNATIONAL 4300?▼
The most-complained component for the 2002 INTERNATIONAL 4300 is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STRUCTURE:BODY and SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK.
Is the 2002 INTERNATIONAL 4300 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.