Total Complaints
5 filings
INTERNATIONAL 4300 · model year
2013 INTERNATIONAL 4300
5 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2013INTERNATIONAL4300 carries 5 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 2013 4300 is electrical system with 2 filings, followed by engine (2) and fuel/propulsion system (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 1 active recall campaign, 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 2013 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.
5
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 | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
Recalls (1)
14V04200007/02/2014
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Navistar Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 IC bus 3200, model year 2012 and 2014 IC bus CE and model year 2011-2013 IC bus HC transit buses and model year 2008-2013 International 4300 and model year 2013 International Workstar commercial trucks equipped with Eaton hybrid auto
Recent Complaints
20200211ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THE LIGHTS GO OUT ALONE. THE MOTOR NOT WOERK AFTER CERTAIN MILES. IT STATIONARY ON STREET.
20200211ENGINE
MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THE LIGHTS GO OUT ALONE. THE MOTOR NOT WOERK AFTER CERTAIN MILES. IT STATIONARY ON STREET.
20181031ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHAT USUALLY HAPPENS IS YOU GET AN OPEN FLOW OF EXHAUST COMING IN AT WILL, WHICH IS FULL OF SOOT, BECAUSE THE ENGINE IS NOT COMBUSTING ALL THE FUEL COMPLETELY AND IT GOES INTO THE EGR COOLERS.THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, VALVE AND COOLERS INSIDE THE EGR HOUSING ARE FILLED WITH SOOT. FUEL ECONOMY DETERIORATES, A DASHBOARD LIGHT COMES ON AND THE TRUCK NEEDS TO BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE.
Mileage: 25
20181031ENGINE
WHAT USUALLY HAPPENS IS YOU GET AN OPEN FLOW OF EXHAUST COMING IN AT WILL, WHICH IS FULL OF SOOT, BECAUSE THE ENGINE IS NOT COMBUSTING ALL THE FUEL COMPLETELY AND IT GOES INTO THE EGR COOLERS.THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, VALVE AND COOLERS INSIDE THE EGR HOUSING ARE FILLED WITH SOOT. FUEL ECONOMY DETERIORATES, A DASHBOARD LIGHT COMES ON AND THE TRUCK NEEDS TO BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE.
Mileage: 25
20181031FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHAT USUALLY HAPPENS IS YOU GET AN OPEN FLOW OF EXHAUST COMING IN AT WILL, WHICH IS FULL OF SOOT, BECAUSE THE ENGINE IS NOT COMBUSTING ALL THE FUEL COMPLETELY AND IT GOES INTO THE EGR COOLERS.THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, VALVE AND COOLERS INSIDE THE EGR HOUSING ARE FILLED WITH SOOT. FUEL ECONOMY DETERIORATES, A DASHBOARD LIGHT COMES ON AND THE TRUCK NEEDS TO BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE.
Mileage: 25
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2013 INTERNATIONAL 4300 have?▼
The 2013 INTERNATIONAL 4300 has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2013 INTERNATIONAL 4300?▼
Yes, the 2013 INTERNATIONAL 4300 has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 INTERNATIONAL 4300?▼
The most-complained component for the 2013 INTERNATIONAL 4300 is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE and FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Is the 2013 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.