Total Complaints
3 filings
INTERNATIONAL LF687 · model year
2017 INTERNATIONAL LF687
3 NHTSA complaints. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2017INTERNATIONALLF687 carries 3 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.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2017 LF687 is electrical system with 1 filings, followed by engine (1) and exterior lighting (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause.
NHTSA currently has 22 investigation files overlapping the 2017 LF687. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
3
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 | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20230719ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I purchased the vehicle January 19, 2023 and have experienced issues with engine belts breaking, oil pan leak, engine sign constantly coming on, AC system not working properly, battery smoking, electrical lighting (lights not going off), def system and tires and rims. I have been exposed to life threatening situations by my engine belt breaking caused my vehicle to go out of control while driving. On one occasion by battery was smoking while I was driving. My AC unit not functioning properly and causing excessive heat in the cab. The problem was confirmed by a Loves travel stop which performs free vehicle health reports. The vehicle components have been inspected by mechanical dealers. There were no warning signs when the problems started.
20230719ENGINE
I purchased the vehicle January 19, 2023 and have experienced issues with engine belts breaking, oil pan leak, engine sign constantly coming on, AC system not working properly, battery smoking, electrical lighting (lights not going off), def system and tires and rims. I have been exposed to life threatening situations by my engine belt breaking caused my vehicle to go out of control while driving. On one occasion by battery was smoking while I was driving. My AC unit not functioning properly and causing excessive heat in the cab. The problem was confirmed by a Loves travel stop which performs free vehicle health reports. The vehicle components have been inspected by mechanical dealers. There were no warning signs when the problems started.
20230719EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I purchased the vehicle January 19, 2023 and have experienced issues with engine belts breaking, oil pan leak, engine sign constantly coming on, AC system not working properly, battery smoking, electrical lighting (lights not going off), def system and tires and rims. I have been exposed to life threatening situations by my engine belt breaking caused my vehicle to go out of control while driving. On one occasion by battery was smoking while I was driving. My AC unit not functioning properly and causing excessive heat in the cab. The problem was confirmed by a Loves travel stop which performs free vehicle health reports. The vehicle components have been inspected by mechanical dealers. There were no warning signs when the problems started.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2017 INTERNATIONAL LF687 have?▼
The 2017 INTERNATIONAL LF687 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 INTERNATIONAL LF687?▼
The most-complained component for the 2017 INTERNATIONAL LF687 is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE and EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Is the 2017 INTERNATIONAL LF687 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 vintage: August 2026. 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.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2017 INTERNATIONAL LF687; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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