1995 International Harvester 3800 Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 International Harvester 3800 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1995 International Harvester 3800. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 6 complaints (75% of the total), followed by body and structure (2). NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the turbo/supercharger 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 cooling6 75%
- Body and structure2 25%
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 96V174000Sep 13, 1996Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCovers: International Harvester 3800 1992–1996
The wiring from the electronic control unit was connected to the wrong wheel sensor or to the wrong brake modulator valve. It is possible that either or both wiring may have occurred at either the front or rear axle or both axles.
- 96V041000Mar 1, 1996Wheels › Hubcap/coverCovers: International Harvester 3800 1993–1996
The front wheel hub can develop cracks at the wheel mounting studs. When mounted to the hub, the hydraulic brake disc rotor does not properly support the hub at the wheel studs causing excessive stress and fatigue cracks in the hub.
- 94V144000Aug 2, 1994Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/superchargerCovers: International Harvester 3800 1994–1995, 4700 1994–1995, 4900 1994–1995 +2 more
Four compression backplate retaining fasteners on the turbo-charger were torqued only hand tight. This allows the fasteners to loosen, and causes oil to leak into the compressor air side of the turbo-charger which, when coupled with the heat precipitated by…
- 94V133000Jul 19, 1994Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedalCovers: International Harvester 3800 1995
These buses were built with an additional 3/4 inch thick plywood floor and extra thick floor mats for increased insulation during cold weather. The bottom edge of the accelerator pedal, when depressed, can come in contact with the head of a bolt securing the…
Recall details for the 1995 International Harvester 3800 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1995 International Harvester 3800.
Other model years of the International Harvester 3800
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9 | 13,450 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 9 | 20,500 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 8 | — | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All International Harvester 3800 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 International Harvester 3800 have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1995 International Harvester 3800 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1995 International Harvester 3800 is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 6 complaints (75% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.
Has the 1995 International Harvester 3800 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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.