Total Complaints
2 filings
INTERNATIONAL 9400I · model year
2005 INTERNATIONAL 9400I
2 NHTSA complaints, and 3 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2005INTERNATIONAL9400I 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 2005 9400I is electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator with 1 filings, followed by trailer hitches (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 2005 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.
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 |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| TRAILER HITCHES | 1 |
Recalls (3)
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
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
20110321TRAILER HITCHES
2005 INTERNATIONAL 9400I, UNIT 1 WAS PULLING OUT OF THE OAK OPENING SERVICE PLAZA TRUCK PARKING LOT AND HIS TRAILER CAME UNATTACHED FROM TRACTOR. *BF THE TRAILER LANDING GEAR WAS DAMAGED. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0090-89) UPDATED 03/29/11 *BF
20060707ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER OF ONE OF THE SEMI TRACTOR TRAILERS WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH WHEN THE GENERATOR ON THE TRUCK FELL OFF WITHOUT WARNING. ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED UP BESIDE THE TRUCK AND ALERTED THE DRIVER THE GENERATOR HAD FALLEN OFF. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE CAST ALUMINUM CLAMP HOLDING THE GENERATOR FRACTURED CAUSING THE GENERATOR TO FALL OFF. THE GENERATOR WEIGHS 500 LBS. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE OWNER OF THE TRUCK THAT THE CLAMPS NEEDED TO BE MADE OF STEEL INSTEAD OF CAST ALUMINUM AND REPLACED THE CLAMP WITH ONE MADE OF STEEL. THE OWNER OF THE TRUCK STATES ALL OF THE TRUCKS HAVE CAST ALUMINUM CLAMPS ON THEM.
Mileage: 37,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2005 INTERNATIONAL 9400I have?▼
The 2005 INTERNATIONAL 9400I has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2005 INTERNATIONAL 9400I?▼
Yes, the 2005 INTERNATIONAL 9400I has 3 recall(s). The most common affected component is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 INTERNATIONAL 9400I?▼
The most-complained component for the 2005 INTERNATIONAL 9400I is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include TRAILER HITCHES.
Is the 2005 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.