Total Complaints
9 filings
INTERNATIONAL 9900I · model year
2003 INTERNATIONAL 9900I
9 NHTSA complaints, and 8 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2003INTERNATIONAL9900I carries 9 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 2003 9900I is service brakes, hydraulic with 1 filings, followed by tires (1) and visibility:windshield (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 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 9900I. 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.
9
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 |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 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.
03V26300028/07/2003
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE DRAG LINK WILL INTERFERE WITH THE FRONT, DRIVER'S SIDE, BRAKE CHAMBER AND SLACK ADJUSTER. THIS INTERFERENCE COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SLACK ADJUSTER AND RENDER IT INOPERABLE.
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
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
20060216UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2003 INTERNATIONAL 99001 IS HAS HAD OVER $7,000 IN REPAIRS. *TS ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** THESE REPAIRS FAILED TO FIX THE PROBLEMS THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPAIRED PRIOR TO DELIVERY. *NM
20051101SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2003 INTERNATIONAL 99001 BRAKES WERE THIN, FOUR OF THE EIGHT DRIVE AXLE TIRES WERE IN POOR CONDITION AND THE FRONT TIRE WERE QUESTIONABLE. THEY LOOKED AS IF THEY WERE MOVED FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE AND PUT ON THIS ONE. *** NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** * TS THE DAY THAT THE CONSUMER TOOK DELIVERY OF THE TRUCK HE NOTICED THAT IT WAS SHAKING WHILE BEING DRIVEN AN SEEMED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE CONSUMER COULDN'T DRIVE FASTER THAN 60 MPH. THE WINDSHIELD THAT WAS REPLACED LEAKED WHILE IT WAS RAINING. THE HEATING ELEMENT ALSO DIDN'T WORK DUE TO A BROKEN HEATER COWLING. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY A TECHNICIAN THAT THE FRONT TIRE WERE OUT OF ROUND THEREFORE THEY COULD NOT BE BALANCED AND THE TREAD WAS TOO THIN. MOST OF THE GREASE ZIRKS ON THE FRONT END WERE BROKEN OFF OR CLOGGED. THE VEHICLE HAD A BAD EXHAUST LEAK. THE PIPE HAD A 10-INCH SPLIT AT THE SEAM. THE BRAKES WERE GRABBING DUE TO BAD DRUMS. THREE OF THE SIX DRUMS WERE BADLY GROOVED. THE CLUTCH WAS DAMAGED. THE TRUCK HAD A BROKEN MOTO
20051101TIRES
2003 INTERNATIONAL 99001 BRAKES WERE THIN, FOUR OF THE EIGHT DRIVE AXLE TIRES WERE IN POOR CONDITION AND THE FRONT TIRE WERE QUESTIONABLE. THEY LOOKED AS IF THEY WERE MOVED FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE AND PUT ON THIS ONE. *** NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** * TS THE DAY THAT THE CONSUMER TOOK DELIVERY OF THE TRUCK HE NOTICED THAT IT WAS SHAKING WHILE BEING DRIVEN AN SEEMED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE CONSUMER COULDN'T DRIVE FASTER THAN 60 MPH. THE WINDSHIELD THAT WAS REPLACED LEAKED WHILE IT WAS RAINING. THE HEATING ELEMENT ALSO DIDN'T WORK DUE TO A BROKEN HEATER COWLING. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY A TECHNICIAN THAT THE FRONT TIRE WERE OUT OF ROUND THEREFORE THEY COULD NOT BE BALANCED AND THE TREAD WAS TOO THIN. MOST OF THE GREASE ZIRKS ON THE FRONT END WERE BROKEN OFF OR CLOGGED. THE VEHICLE HAD A BAD EXHAUST LEAK. THE PIPE HAD A 10-INCH SPLIT AT THE SEAM. THE BRAKES WERE GRABBING DUE TO BAD DRUMS. THREE OF THE SIX DRUMS WERE BADLY GROOVED. THE CLUTCH WAS DAMAGED. THE TRUCK HAD A BROKEN MOTO
20051101VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
2003 INTERNATIONAL 99001 BRAKES WERE THIN, FOUR OF THE EIGHT DRIVE AXLE TIRES WERE IN POOR CONDITION AND THE FRONT TIRE WERE QUESTIONABLE. THEY LOOKED AS IF THEY WERE MOVED FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE AND PUT ON THIS ONE. *** NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** * TS THE DAY THAT THE CONSUMER TOOK DELIVERY OF THE TRUCK HE NOTICED THAT IT WAS SHAKING WHILE BEING DRIVEN AN SEEMED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE CONSUMER COULDN'T DRIVE FASTER THAN 60 MPH. THE WINDSHIELD THAT WAS REPLACED LEAKED WHILE IT WAS RAINING. THE HEATING ELEMENT ALSO DIDN'T WORK DUE TO A BROKEN HEATER COWLING. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY A TECHNICIAN THAT THE FRONT TIRE WERE OUT OF ROUND THEREFORE THEY COULD NOT BE BALANCED AND THE TREAD WAS TOO THIN. MOST OF THE GREASE ZIRKS ON THE FRONT END WERE BROKEN OFF OR CLOGGED. THE VEHICLE HAD A BAD EXHAUST LEAK. THE PIPE HAD A 10-INCH SPLIT AT THE SEAM. THE BRAKES WERE GRABBING DUE TO BAD DRUMS. THREE OF THE SIX DRUMS WERE BADLY GROOVED. THE CLUTCH WAS DAMAGED. THE TRUCK HAD A BROKEN MOTO
20051101EQUIPMENT
2003 INTERNATIONAL 99001 BRAKES WERE THIN, FOUR OF THE EIGHT DRIVE AXLE TIRES WERE IN POOR CONDITION AND THE FRONT TIRE WERE QUESTIONABLE. THEY LOOKED AS IF THEY WERE MOVED FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE AND PUT ON THIS ONE. *** NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** * TS THE DAY THAT THE CONSUMER TOOK DELIVERY OF THE TRUCK HE NOTICED THAT IT WAS SHAKING WHILE BEING DRIVEN AN SEEMED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE CONSUMER COULDN'T DRIVE FASTER THAN 60 MPH. THE WINDSHIELD THAT WAS REPLACED LEAKED WHILE IT WAS RAINING. THE HEATING ELEMENT ALSO DIDN'T WORK DUE TO A BROKEN HEATER COWLING. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY A TECHNICIAN THAT THE FRONT TIRE WERE OUT OF ROUND THEREFORE THEY COULD NOT BE BALANCED AND THE TREAD WAS TOO THIN. MOST OF THE GREASE ZIRKS ON THE FRONT END WERE BROKEN OFF OR CLOGGED. THE VEHICLE HAD A BAD EXHAUST LEAK. THE PIPE HAD A 10-INCH SPLIT AT THE SEAM. THE BRAKES WERE GRABBING DUE TO BAD DRUMS. THREE OF THE SIX DRUMS WERE BADLY GROOVED. THE CLUTCH WAS DAMAGED. THE TRUCK HAD A BROKEN MOTO
20051101ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2003 INTERNATIONAL 99001 BRAKES WERE THIN, FOUR OF THE EIGHT DRIVE AXLE TIRES WERE IN POOR CONDITION AND THE FRONT TIRE WERE QUESTIONABLE. THEY LOOKED AS IF THEY WERE MOVED FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE AND PUT ON THIS ONE. *** NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** * TS THE DAY THAT THE CONSUMER TOOK DELIVERY OF THE TRUCK HE NOTICED THAT IT WAS SHAKING WHILE BEING DRIVEN AN SEEMED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE CONSUMER COULDN'T DRIVE FASTER THAN 60 MPH. THE WINDSHIELD THAT WAS REPLACED LEAKED WHILE IT WAS RAINING. THE HEATING ELEMENT ALSO DIDN'T WORK DUE TO A BROKEN HEATER COWLING. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY A TECHNICIAN THAT THE FRONT TIRE WERE OUT OF ROUND THEREFORE THEY COULD NOT BE BALANCED AND THE TREAD WAS TOO THIN. MOST OF THE GREASE ZIRKS ON THE FRONT END WERE BROKEN OFF OR CLOGGED. THE VEHICLE HAD A BAD EXHAUST LEAK. THE PIPE HAD A 10-INCH SPLIT AT THE SEAM. THE BRAKES WERE GRABBING DUE TO BAD DRUMS. THREE OF THE SIX DRUMS WERE BADLY GROOVED. THE CLUTCH WAS DAMAGED. THE TRUCK HAD A BROKEN MOTO
20051101POWER TRAIN
2003 INTERNATIONAL 99001 BRAKES WERE THIN, FOUR OF THE EIGHT DRIVE AXLE TIRES WERE IN POOR CONDITION AND THE FRONT TIRE WERE QUESTIONABLE. THEY LOOKED AS IF THEY WERE MOVED FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE AND PUT ON THIS ONE. *** NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** * TS THE DAY THAT THE CONSUMER TOOK DELIVERY OF THE TRUCK HE NOTICED THAT IT WAS SHAKING WHILE BEING DRIVEN AN SEEMED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE CONSUMER COULDN'T DRIVE FASTER THAN 60 MPH. THE WINDSHIELD THAT WAS REPLACED LEAKED WHILE IT WAS RAINING. THE HEATING ELEMENT ALSO DIDN'T WORK DUE TO A BROKEN HEATER COWLING. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY A TECHNICIAN THAT THE FRONT TIRE WERE OUT OF ROUND THEREFORE THEY COULD NOT BE BALANCED AND THE TREAD WAS TOO THIN. MOST OF THE GREASE ZIRKS ON THE FRONT END WERE BROKEN OFF OR CLOGGED. THE VEHICLE HAD A BAD EXHAUST LEAK. THE PIPE HAD A 10-INCH SPLIT AT THE SEAM. THE BRAKES WERE GRABBING DUE TO BAD DRUMS. THREE OF THE SIX DRUMS WERE BADLY GROOVED. THE CLUTCH WAS DAMAGED. THE TRUCK HAD A BROKEN MOTO
20051101STRUCTURE
2003 INTERNATIONAL 99001 BRAKES WERE THIN, FOUR OF THE EIGHT DRIVE AXLE TIRES WERE IN POOR CONDITION AND THE FRONT TIRE WERE QUESTIONABLE. THEY LOOKED AS IF THEY WERE MOVED FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE AND PUT ON THIS ONE. *** NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** * TS THE DAY THAT THE CONSUMER TOOK DELIVERY OF THE TRUCK HE NOTICED THAT IT WAS SHAKING WHILE BEING DRIVEN AN SEEMED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE CONSUMER COULDN'T DRIVE FASTER THAN 60 MPH. THE WINDSHIELD THAT WAS REPLACED LEAKED WHILE IT WAS RAINING. THE HEATING ELEMENT ALSO DIDN'T WORK DUE TO A BROKEN HEATER COWLING. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY A TECHNICIAN THAT THE FRONT TIRE WERE OUT OF ROUND THEREFORE THEY COULD NOT BE BALANCED AND THE TREAD WAS TOO THIN. MOST OF THE GREASE ZIRKS ON THE FRONT END WERE BROKEN OFF OR CLOGGED. THE VEHICLE HAD A BAD EXHAUST LEAK. THE PIPE HAD A 10-INCH SPLIT AT THE SEAM. THE BRAKES WERE GRABBING DUE TO BAD DRUMS. THREE OF THE SIX DRUMS WERE BADLY GROOVED. THE CLUTCH WAS DAMAGED. THE TRUCK HAD A BROKEN MOTO
20051101SUSPENSION
2003 INTERNATIONAL 99001 BRAKES WERE THIN, FOUR OF THE EIGHT DRIVE AXLE TIRES WERE IN POOR CONDITION AND THE FRONT TIRE WERE QUESTIONABLE. THEY LOOKED AS IF THEY WERE MOVED FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE AND PUT ON THIS ONE. *** NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** * TS THE DAY THAT THE CONSUMER TOOK DELIVERY OF THE TRUCK HE NOTICED THAT IT WAS SHAKING WHILE BEING DRIVEN AN SEEMED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE CONSUMER COULDN'T DRIVE FASTER THAN 60 MPH. THE WINDSHIELD THAT WAS REPLACED LEAKED WHILE IT WAS RAINING. THE HEATING ELEMENT ALSO DIDN'T WORK DUE TO A BROKEN HEATER COWLING. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY A TECHNICIAN THAT THE FRONT TIRE WERE OUT OF ROUND THEREFORE THEY COULD NOT BE BALANCED AND THE TREAD WAS TOO THIN. MOST OF THE GREASE ZIRKS ON THE FRONT END WERE BROKEN OFF OR CLOGGED. THE VEHICLE HAD A BAD EXHAUST LEAK. THE PIPE HAD A 10-INCH SPLIT AT THE SEAM. THE BRAKES WERE GRABBING DUE TO BAD DRUMS. THREE OF THE SIX DRUMS WERE BADLY GROOVED. THE CLUTCH WAS DAMAGED. THE TRUCK HAD A BROKEN MOTO
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 9900I have?▼
The 2003 INTERNATIONAL 9900I has 9 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 9900I?▼
Yes, the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 9900I 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 9900I?▼
The most-complained component for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 9900I is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include TIRES and VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD.
Is the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 9900I 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.
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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.
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