Total Complaints
4 filings
INTERNATIONAL 4300 · model year
2006 INTERNATIONAL 4300
4 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports, and 3 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2006INTERNATIONAL4300 carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 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 2006 4300 is parking brake with 1 filings, followed by suspension (1) and steering (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 3 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 2006 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.
4
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 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 |
|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 |
Recalls (3)
05V36800026/08/2005
PARKING BRAKE
CERTAIN MY 2005 THROUGH 2006 INTERNATIONAL HEAVY TRUCKS AND IC CORP CE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 4, 2004, AND MARCH 31, 2005. THE ANCHOR BOLT THAT IS THE PIVOT POINT FOR THE DRIVELINE PARKING BRAKE SHOES MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK AS A RESULT OF AN INCORRECT SURFACE TREATMENT.
05V29700024/06/2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ON CERTAIN 4X2 MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, A LONGER FRONT HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE WAS SUBSTITUTED FOR THE SHORTER, CORRECT LENGTH HOSE.
12V45200012/09/2012
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Geo. Heiser Body Company, Inc., (Geo. Heiser Body Company) is recalling certain model year 2006 International and 2010-2013 Fuso, Hino, International, Kenworth, and Peterbilt vehicles equipped with Sure Power battery separator devices. These devices may overheat.
Recent Complaints
20170418ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2006 INTERNATIONAL 4300. WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, WATER MADE CONTACT WITH THE FUSE BOX IN THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE NEXT DAY, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LEASING GARAGE, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. WHEN THE WATER DRIED OUT OF THE CABIN THE NEXT DAY, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START AND BE DRIVE. THE LEASING COMPANY WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 410,000.
Mileage: 410,000
20111215STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 INTERNATIONAL TOW TRUCK 4300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WAS HARD TO CONTROL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE AND VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE TRUCK WAS THEN TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE DIRECTIONAL BOX. THE TRUCK WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,450 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Mileage: 1,450
20100727CrashSUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2006 INTERNATIONAL 4300 FROM A VEHICLE RENTAL FACILITY. WHILE BRAKING FROM APPROXIMATELY 58 MPH, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO EXCESSIVELY SWAY FROM THE RIGHT, RESULTED IN A SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MODERATE, UNKNOWN INJURIES AS A RESULT. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS INVESTIGATED BY THE RENTAL VEHICLE FACILITY WHICH ADVISED THERE WAS A HAIRLINE FRACTURE IN THE SUSPENSION AND THE REAR AXLE WAS MISSING FROM THE VEHICLE BUT NOT FOUND AT THE SCENE OF THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,003 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 122,126.
Mileage: 121,003
20070802CrashPARKING BRAKE
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE DRIVER GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS NOT SET AND THERE IS NO WARNING IN THE VEHICLE FOR THAT. THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN A STREET, WENT THROUGH A FENCE AND HIT TWO SMALL CHILDREN PLAYING IN THE YARD. THIS TRUCK HAS NO "PARK" GEAR SO IT SHOULD REQUIRE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO BE SET BUT IT DOES NOT. THE MANUFACTURER SAYS THERE IS NO BELL OR LIGHT FROM THE FACTORY BUT THEY CAN ENABLE THIS AT THE DEALER FOR AN EXTRA CHARGE. THE VEHICLE IS A 2006 INTERNATIONAL 4300 TRUCK WHICH IS A POPULAR CHASSIS FOR SCHOOL BUSES. THIS IS A BIG OVERSIGHT FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY ARE NOT CORRECTING THE HAZARD. *JB
Mileage: 85,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2006 INTERNATIONAL 4300 have?▼
The 2006 INTERNATIONAL 4300 has 4 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2006 INTERNATIONAL 4300?▼
Yes, the 2006 INTERNATIONAL 4300 has 3 recall(s). The most common affected component is PARKING BRAKE. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 INTERNATIONAL 4300?▼
The most-complained component for the 2006 INTERNATIONAL 4300 is PARKING BRAKE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SUSPENSION and STEERING.
Is the 2006 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.