2000 International Harvester 4900 Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 International Harvester 4900 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2000 International Harvester 4900. The part named most often is brakes, with 13 complaints (93% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and other or unknown (1). NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the wheel speed sensor 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.
- Brakes13 93%
- Engine cooling1 7.1%
- Other or unknown1 7.1%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Excessive brake fade due to high temperature of shoes (up to 600 degrees), trucks equipped with left and right hand drive systems (labree system) shoes and drums have to be replaced every 1-8000 miles vs. 15-20000 miles on left hand drive models (rear brakes only) front brakes get to 400 degrees and wear is not an issue.”
NHTSA complaint #559563, filed 2001-02Engine cooling: “Every 3000 miles engine check light has illuminated on the dashboard, indicating loss of power. Consumer has contacted the manufacturer. Parts has yet to be replaced. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #862245, filed 2000-05Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 04V269000Jun 3, 2004Service brakes, air › Antilock › Wheel speed sensorCovers: International Harvester 4900 1999–2001, International 1652 1999–2004, International Harvester 4700 1999–2001 +11 more
On certain school buses and truck model vehicles manufactured between february 28, 1999, through april 5, 2004, the anti-lock brake system electronic control unit (ecu) may misinterpret a corrupt wheel speed signal.
- 03V137000Apr 3, 2003Service brakes, airCovers: International Harvester 4900 1998–2001, 4700 1998–2001, 5000 1998–2001 +5 more
On certain heavy duty trucks, a brass fitting connects the double check valve to the brake relay valve. With certain inputs to the vehicle, the weight of the check valve on the fitting can cause the assembly to resonate. The subject vibration can cause…
- 02V135002May 20, 2002Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valveCovers: International Harvester 4900 1998–2001, 4700 1998–2001, 5000 1998–2001 +5 more
On certain medium and heavy duty trucks, a brass fitting connects the double check valve to the brake relay valve. With certain inputs to the vehicle, the weight of the check valve on the fitting can cause the assembly to resonate. The subject vibration can…
Recall details for the 2000 International Harvester 4900 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2000 International Harvester 4900.
Other model years of the International Harvester 4900
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 14 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All International Harvester 4900 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 International Harvester 4900 have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2000 International Harvester 4900 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 International Harvester 4900 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 13 complaints (93% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 2000 International Harvester 4900 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 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.