Total Complaints
1 filings
INTERNATIONAL 9400I · model year
2003 INTERNATIONAL 9400I
1 NHTSA complaints, and 8 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2003INTERNATIONAL9400I carries 1 consumer safety complaint 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 2003 9400I is tires with 1 filings. 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 8 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 2003 9400I. 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.
1
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 |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 1 |
Recalls (8)
04V30700030/06/2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE ENGINE ELECTRICAL HARNESS CAN CHAFE AGAINST SHARP EDGES ON THE ENGINE.
04V10000027/02/2004
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
ON CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PRO-SLEEPER BERTHS, WATER INTRUSION CAN BE FOUND IN THE BUNK CONTROL PANEL AREA AND POOL IN THE TOPS OF THE DOME LIGHT, TV/VCR, AND OR REFRIGERATOR POWER SWITCHES.
05V29600024/06/2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
ON CERTAIN 4X2 AND 6X4 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE BETWEEN THE BATTERIES AND THE STARTER MAY RUB AGAINST AN ELECTRICAL GROUND CABLE BETWEEN THE STARTER AND FRAME RAIL.
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
02V30900015/11/2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE BOLTS AND LOCKING NUTS USED TO HOLD THE BRAKE SPIDERS OR BRAKE ANCHOR PLATES TIGHT TO THE AXLES WERE UNDER-TORQUED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLES. IF THE CLAMP LOAD ON THE BOLTS IS NOT SUFFICIENT, THE ANCHOR PLATE MAY MOVE WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED IN EITHER THE
03V07300006/03/2003
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH INTERNATIONAL CODE 16SCH (LOWER BUNK WEBBING RESTRAINT). FOUR BOLTS HOLD THE BUNK WEBBING RESTRAINT LATCH BRACKETS TO THE BUNK BASE. THESE BOLTS WERE SUPPOSED TO BE GRADE 8 BOLTS BUT GRADE 5 BOLTS WERE INSTALLED.
03V07200006/03/2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH A DETROIT ENGINE AND A LEECE NEVILLE ALTERNATOR. THE ELECTRICAL TERMINAL AT THE ALTERNATOR END OF THE CABLE THAT RUNS FROM THE STARTER TO THE BATTERY STUD ON THE ALTERNATOR MAY BREAK OFF, DUE TO VIBRATION IN THE CABLE.
09V38600005/10/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2008 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1, 2003 AND DECEMBER 21, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C15 ENGINES. THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION (VVA) OIL LINE MAY WEAR AGAINST THE P-CLIPS RETAINING THE OIL LINE, CAUSING AN OIL LEAK.
Recent Complaints
20090504TIRES
I HAVE HAD SEVERAL CONTINENTAL HSL TIRES FOR SEMI TRUCKS AND HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH EVERY TIRE FROM TREAD SEPARATIONS TO OUT OF ROUNDNESS TO BLOW OUTS AND THE DEALERS ALWAYS GIVE ME THE SAME OLD SONG AND DANCE AND I AM FED UP WITH THERE LIES,THE FINAL STRAW WAS AROUND 4-18 -09 I HAD A STEER TIRE TREAD SEPARATE AND THE TREAD CAME OFF TO THE INSIDE AND BROKE THE BRAKE LINE ( I STILL HAVE THE REMAINS ) ALMOST CAUSING ME TO GO OFF OF A BRIDGE WHEN I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURE THEY WANT THE TIRE BUT WITH ALL THE PAST PROBLEMS WITH THIS BRAND OF TIRE I REFUSED TO LET IT GO I WANT SOMETHING DONE ABOUT THIS BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALERS NOW SAY THEY HAVE NO RECORDS OF ANY COMPLAINTS FROM ME,THIS TIRE BRAND HAS CAUSED HOLES IN THE FLOORS OF TWO OF MY TRAILERS,COUNTLESS VIBRATION PROBLEMS,AND SEVERAL NEAR FATAL INCIDENTS AND THEY ACT AS IF THIS COMPLAINT IS THE FIRST TIME THEY HAVE HEARD OF THIS SO PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS,THANK YOU *TR
Mileage: 630,015
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 9400I have?▼
The 2003 INTERNATIONAL 9400I has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 9400I?▼
Yes, the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 9400I has 8 recall(s). The most common affected component is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 9400I?▼
The most-complained component for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 9400I is TIRES with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 9400I 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.