Total Complaints
3 filings
INTERNATIONAL LF687 · model year
2017 INTERNATIONAL LF687
3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
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.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2017 LF687 is electrical system with 1 filings, followed by engine (1) and exterior lighting (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.
NHTSA currently has 22 investigation files overlapping the 2017 LF687. 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.
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 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.