1997 International Harvester 4700 Problems
- Complaints
- 13filed 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 1997 International Harvester 4700 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1997 International Harvester 4700. The part named most often is steering, with 5 complaints (38% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (3) and brakes (2). Of all complaints, 6 an injury, 2 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign 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.
- Steering5 38%
- Brakes2 15%
- Engine cooling2 15%
- Fuel system1 7.7%
- Tires1 7.7%
Example complaints
Steering: “Dealer: wise international; south bend. In; phone number# 219/288-9929 was unable to honor manufacturer's recall because no parts were available. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8006702, filed 2002-04Brakes: “Tow truck: jell forming very thickly on master cylinder hydraulic brakes. Silicone in system should be light. Brakes not releasing. Vehicle does not compress. Reg. Rep. Saw jell thickness & said normal. Brakes make funny noises when applied. Received bulletin from bendix about brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #824752, filed 1998-06Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 03V083000Mar 6, 2003SeatsCovers: International Harvester 4700 1995, 1997–1999, International 4700 1996
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with bostrom driver seat models 910, 910sc, or 914 and international's parking brake code 04036, if someone outside the cab adjusts/slides the driver's seat to its most forward position, with the parking brake set, the…
- 96V240000Nov 27, 1996Suspension › RearCovers: International Harvester 4700 1997, 3800 1997, 9400 1997 +3 more
Vehicle description: school buses and heavy duty trucks equipped with rear axle assemblies produced by dana spicer. Certain rear axle assemblies were improperly heat treated which could allow pinion breakage at the pinion threads.
- 96V233002Nov 22, 1996Suspension › RearCovers: International Harvester 4700 1997, 2574 1996–1997, 9400 1997 +8 more
The drive axle housings consist of a plate steel center section and two forged spindles, one of which is welded to each end of the center section. Each spindle contains a keyway slot in which the locking tab for the wheel bearing nut locking mechanism is…
- 96V154000Aug 20, 1996Steering › Steering wheel/handle barCovers: International Harvester 4700 1996–1997
The steering column used was incorrectly manufactured. The tube portion of the steering column has a welded end with a specified length of 5.5 inches. A 3.5 inch welded end was used by mistake. With the shorter end, it is possible there is insufficient…
Recall details for the 1997 International Harvester 4700 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1997 International Harvester 4700.
Other model years of the International Harvester 4700
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7 | 10,300 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 6 | — | 7 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 5 | 9,500 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 13 | — | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All International Harvester 4700 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 International Harvester 4700 have?
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1997 International Harvester 4700 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1997 International Harvester 4700 is reported most often?
Steering is named most often, in 5 complaints (38% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 3.
Has the 1997 International Harvester 4700 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.