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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1997 International Harvester 4700 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
8%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 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1997 International Harvester 4700, 8% of the 13 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Been waiting for dealer to call back to honor recall 96v233.002/ trans axle housing. Everytime consumer called, the dealer claimed that parts were not available or parts have not arrived.”

NHTSA complaint #859799, filed 2000-04

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199718%

Other parts of the 1997 International Harvester 4700

Steering
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Tires
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology