Total Complaints
2 filings
INTERNATIONAL 8600 · model year
2011 INTERNATIONAL 8600
2 NHTSA complaints, and 3 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2011INTERNATIONAL8600 carries 2 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 2011 8600 is steering with 1 filings, followed by suspension (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 2011 8600. 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.
2
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 |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
Recalls (3)
23V35300018/05/2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2003 International 8100, 2001-2003 International 9100i, 2001-2007 International 9400i, 2001-2010 International 9200i, 2002-2007, 2009 International 8500, 2003-2007, 2013 International 9900i, 2003-2018 International 8600, 2004, 2007 International 99
10V10700018/03/2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NAVISTAR HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL JUMP START STUD. CORROSION AT THE BASE OF THE STUD MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT BETWEEN THE STUD AND BATTERY BOX.
10V25900014/06/2010
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 INTERNATIONAL 4300M, 8600, LONESTAR AND PROSTAR BRAND TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 6, 2009 THROUGH MAY 25, 2010. THE FASTENER THAT CLAMPS THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN UNDERTORQUED UPON ASSEMBLY. AN UNDER TORQUE CONDI
Recent Complaints
20131117STEERING
THE KING PIN BUSHINGS GO BAD AND LEASE COMPANY S AND FLY BY NITE TRUCKING COMPANY'S WILL NOT FIX INSTEAD THEY CHANGE TIRES. THE CABS FILL WITH EXHAUST WHEN THE PARTICULAR FILTER FILLS UP BECAUSE THE PARK REGEN CYCLES DO NOT WORK IN THE REEL WORLD . HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ON TEN PLUS TRUCKS AND SO HAVE MANY DRIVERS MOST ARE AFRAID TO MAKE WAVES TILL AFTER IT FINELY CAUSES THEM TO START TO PASS OUT BECAUSE THEY SMOKE SO MUCH THAT THE CAN NOT SMELL IT WOULD NOT BE A BIT SURPRISED IF OVER 90 PERCENT OF THE TRUCK CRASHES IN PAST 7 YEARS ESPECIALLY WHEN THE DRIVER OF TRUCK IS KILLED. *TR
Mileage: 150,000
20131117SUSPENSION
THE KING PIN BUSHINGS GO BAD AND LEASE COMPANY S AND FLY BY NITE TRUCKING COMPANY'S WILL NOT FIX INSTEAD THEY CHANGE TIRES. THE CABS FILL WITH EXHAUST WHEN THE PARTICULAR FILTER FILLS UP BECAUSE THE PARK REGEN CYCLES DO NOT WORK IN THE REEL WORLD . HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ON TEN PLUS TRUCKS AND SO HAVE MANY DRIVERS MOST ARE AFRAID TO MAKE WAVES TILL AFTER IT FINELY CAUSES THEM TO START TO PASS OUT BECAUSE THEY SMOKE SO MUCH THAT THE CAN NOT SMELL IT WOULD NOT BE A BIT SURPRISED IF OVER 90 PERCENT OF THE TRUCK CRASHES IN PAST 7 YEARS ESPECIALLY WHEN THE DRIVER OF TRUCK IS KILLED. *TR
Mileage: 150,000
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NHTSA Investigations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2011 INTERNATIONAL 8600 have?▼
The 2011 INTERNATIONAL 8600 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2011 INTERNATIONAL 8600?▼
Yes, the 2011 INTERNATIONAL 8600 has 3 recall(s). The most common affected component is EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 INTERNATIONAL 8600?▼
The most-complained component for the 2011 INTERNATIONAL 8600 is STEERING with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SUSPENSION.
Is the 2011 INTERNATIONAL 8600 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.