1997 International Harvester 4700 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 38%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 1997 International Harvester 4700, 38% of the 13 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 2002-04“Consumer received recall notice. Dealer stated they would let consumer know when parts came in for tie rod recall repairs. The dealer was not able to correct the recall problem.”
NHTSA complaint #879727, filed 2001-02Related recalls
- 96V154000Aug 20, 1996The 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…Covers: International Harvester 4700 1996–1997
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 | 38% |
Other parts of the 1997 International Harvester 4700
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 International Harvester 4700
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.
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