Total Complaints
2 filings
INTERNATIONAL IC · model year
2002 INTERNATIONAL IC
2 NHTSA complaints, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2002INTERNATIONALIC 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 2002 IC is service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings with 1 filings, followed by vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal (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 2 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 2002 IC. 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 |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
Recalls (2)
01V26900026/08/2001
SEATS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 39-INCH FLIP SEATS. THE FLIP SEATS COULD BIND IN THE OCCUPIED POSITION AND NOT RETURN TO THE STORED POSITION WHEN NOT OCCUPIED. THE CUSHION FRAME SUPPORT BAR SLIDES OFF THE SEAT SUPPORT PAD, WHICH COULD RETAIN THE SEAT IN THE OCCUPIED
02V13500120/05/2002
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES, A BRASS FITTING CONNECTS THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE TO THE BRAKE RELAY VALVE. WITH CERTAIN INPUTS TO THE VEHICLE, THE WEIGHT OF THE CHECK VALVE ON THE FITTING CAN CAUSE THE ASSEMBLY TO RESONATE. THE SUBJECT VIBRATION CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE STRAIN LEVELS IN THE FITTING
Recent Complaints
20050513VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
DT: SCHOOL BUS LOADED WITH KIDS MAKING A RIGHT TURN ONTO AN UPGRADE. THE BUS DRIVER EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM OF NO ACCELERATING LEAVING THE BUS STRANDED ON THE INTERSECTION. THIS WAS WITHOUT WARNING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER THE FAILURE. THE BUS DID MOVE AFTER A FEW MINUTES. THIS OCCURRED 3-4 TIMES IN AN 2 BLOCK AREA. ANOTHER DRIVER TOOK THE BUS AND FELT AT INITIAL START UP IT SEEMED ALRIGHT AND THEN PROBLEM BEGAN AGAIN. AFTER A SHORT SET, THE BUS WAS DRIVEN 11 MILES BEFORE IT STARTED AGAIN AT WHICH TIME IT DID SO SEVERAL TIMES. A DIFFERENT ACCELERATOR ASSEMBLY WAS INSTALLED ON BUS. THE BUS WAS DRIVEN 50 MILES WITH NO PROBLEMS. THE OLD ASSEMBLY WAS PLACED BACK IN AND THE DEALERSHIP FOUND NO FAULT AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. BUS IS CURRENTLY IN REPAIR SHOP. *JB
Mileage: 28,848
20030417SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BRAKE LINE TOO LONG/RUBBING ON TIRE. *JB
Mileage: 15,292
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2002 INTERNATIONAL IC have?▼
The 2002 INTERNATIONAL IC has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2002 INTERNATIONAL IC?▼
Yes, the 2002 INTERNATIONAL IC has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is SEATS. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 INTERNATIONAL IC?▼
The most-complained component for the 2002 INTERNATIONAL IC is SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Is the 2002 INTERNATIONAL IC 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.