2006 IC CE Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 19,585miles, 10 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 14campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 IC CE (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2006 IC CE. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 10 complaints (91% of the total), followed by electrical system (1). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 19,585 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling10 91%
- Electrical system1 9.1%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “A 2006 Ic type c school bus belonging to the saint paul public schools caught fire and was destroyed this afternoon. The bus was returning to the garage after it's last route when it suffered what appears to have been a right front heater fan fire. The driver saw smoke coming from the heater fan and pulled over at a safe location. She reported that upon stopping heavy smoke poured from the heater vent. She exited the bus and reported that the bus was fully engulfed within two to three minutes of stopping the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10183700, filed 2007-02Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 17,103 and 21,410 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 15V772000Nov 19, 2015Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: IC CE 2005–2011, 2013–2014, IC Bus CE 2012
Kingmor Supply, Inc. (Kingmor) is recalling certain model year 2005-2017 IC CE school buses manufactured September 1, 2005, to May 1, 2017, and modified to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by…
- 14V780000Dec 8, 2014Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: IC CE 2006–2014
Kingmor Supply, Inc. (Kingmor) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 IC CE school buses manufactured from January 1, 2006, to October 31, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by…
- 10V265000Jun 15, 2010Vehicle speed controlCovers: IC CE 2006, IC Bus CE 2007–2008, RE 2007–2008 +2 more
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 ic be, re, and ce school buses manufactured from december 4, 2001 through december 14, 2009 equipped with international vt365 engines having engine calibration pan2pvr0, pan2pvr1, or pan2pwr. The…
- 10V267000Jun 15, 2010Vehicle speed controlCovers: IC CE 2005–2006, International 4200 2003–2010, 3200 2004–2008 +4 more
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2010 international trucks and ic commercial buses manufactured from december 4, 2001 through december 14, 2009 equipped with international vt365 engines having engine calibration pan2pvr0, pan2pvr1, or…
- 10V103000Mar 16, 2010Service brakes, hydraulicCovers: IC CE 2005–2006, IC Bus CE 2007–2011, BE 2007–2011
Navistar has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2010 and 2011 ic ce, be, and fe school buses manufactured from november 19, 2003 through february 9, 2010. The parking brake may release if the brake system electronic control unit software…
- 09V052000Feb 10, 2009Equipment › ElectricalCovers: IC CE 2001–2006, IC Bus Fecb 2001–2007, IC BE 2001–2006 +2 more
Navistar is recalling 61,316 my 2001 through 2009 ic be, ce, and fe model commercial and school buses manufactured between february 2, 2000 and june 2, 2008, equipped with an entrance door stepwell heater feature code 0048pms or 0548001 and/or a rear wall…
See all 14 recalls for the 2006 IC CE → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE07034Dash/interior fireClosed · Jul 10, 2007
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10079024Mar 15, 2016Suspension. Ik0500013 - iros suspension auxiliary leaf spring rattle
- 10052819Aug 9, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Iknow: some vehicle may experience white colored mist coming from the air diffuser(s), hazy film appearing on the windshield, and/or unusual odor coming from the heating system. This is residue from…
- 10037262Oct 8, 2010Engine cooling. Ic corp. Service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. There is a service to reduce engine egr cooler failures and vehicle down time.
- 10033149Oct 21, 2009Body and structure. International: bus entrance door adjustment procedures. The following procedures outline the entrance door bracket, control bar, actuator rod, electric door controller, and air door cylinder and…
Other model years of the IC CE
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 11 | 19,585 | 14 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 5 | 4,450 | 15 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 IC CE have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2006 IC CE as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 IC CE is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 10 complaints (91% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2006 IC CE been recalled?
NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2006 IC CE reported?
Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 19,585 miles and the middle half falls between 17,103 and 21,410 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.