2002 International 4300 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 32,058miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 9campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 International 4300 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2002 International 4300. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and body and structure (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 32,058 miles. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 82 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 27 technical service bulletins 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.
- Brakes3 60%
- Electrical system3 60%
- Body and structure1 20%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Abs malfunction, attributed to rusted trigger wheel on each brake rotor. Power assist failed on brake system, resulting no power assist. No brake power.”
NHTSA complaint #10171709, filed 2006-10, 94,660 milesElectrical system: “After driving 60 MPH in the rain, the consumer noticed that the hood was flapping up and down. When the consumer got home he noticed that the fender on both sides cracked and broke. The electrical system intermittently failed, causing the mileage to erase.”
NHTSA complaint #10053654, filed 2004-02, 26,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
75% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 26,000 and 38,115 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 03V317000Aug 27, 2003Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: International 4300 2002–2003, 4200 2001–2003, 4400 2002–2003
Certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the primary and secondary air supply hoses from the foot valve to the primary and secondary air tanks were improperly routed…
- 03V161000Apr 29, 2003Visibility › Windshield wiper/washerCovers: International 4300 2002, 7400 2002, 4400 2002
Certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems." due to the design of the windshield washer pump motor circuit, the system's ability to function is…
- 03V062000Feb 25, 2003Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › DiscCovers: International 4300 1997–1999, 2002, 3200 1997–2003, 1652 1997–2002 +14 more
On certain school and transit buses built with bosch zero offset pin slide (zops) hydraulic disc brakes, the zops hydraulic disc brakes may experience calipers sticking in the applied position, which can result in excessive or abnormal heat generation at one…
- 02V260000Sep 20, 2002Parking brake › ConventionalCovers: International 4300 2002–2003, 4400 2002–2003, 4200 2002–2003 +1 more
On certain medium and heavy duty trucks built with driveline parking brake codes 04gar, the parking brake assembly may not hold the vehicle in position when set. Factors contributing to this possibility are as follows: (1) cracked or broken cams; (2) loose…
- 02V174000Jul 12, 2002Power train › Clutch assemblyCovers: International 4300 2002, 4400 2002
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with manual transmissions, lower clutch rods with turnbuckles are failing from fatigue near the turnbuckle due to bending forces experienced during each clutch pedal cycle.
- 02V094000Mar 22, 2002Electrical system › Starter assemblyCovers: International 4300 2002, 4400 2002, 4200 2002
Certain trucks equipped with engine starters (code 08wwn or 08wwp) built by leece-neville. These starters have a defective terminal adapter stud. The stud is used only at the positive battery connection to the starter solenoid. It was designed to be screwed…
See all 9 recalls for the 2002 International 4300 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 82 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11029461Feb 3, 2026Electrical system. This tool is designed to compare Diamond Logic feature data across multiple vehicle configuration files. It allows users to quickly load files either manually or directly from the Diamond Logic…
- 11028359Jan 2, 2026Engine. Engine replacements for all International engines will need to follow this procedure.
- 11027310Dec 19, 2025Body and structure. This document will guide the user through a step-by-step procedure for detecting water leaks in vehicle cabs and windshields using an ultrasonic sound detector.
- 11026148Dec 5, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. This document will guide the user through understanding Prop Shaft Codes and understanding the variations of prop codes. (Metric Prop codes start with the number a 4 and Non metric Prop codes start…
- 11026190Nov 6, 2025Body and structure. In some geographic areas, ambient temperatures reaching below 15°F (-10 °C), including high levels of humidity, an operator may experience engine stalling, low performance, and or poor…
- 11022447Aug 28, 2025Other or unknown. Title: Service Portal iKNow Feedback Case Types Applies To: All
- 11022310Aug 25, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Title: Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures Applies To: All Vehicles
- 11021609Jul 18, 2025Other or unknown. Title: A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities Applies To: All current models
- 11021606Jul 17, 2025Other or unknown. Title: Fan belt replacement guidelines for frayed edges Applies To: All Models
- 11021607Jul 7, 2025Other or unknown. Title: Engine Emission Label Replacement, Certificate of Conformance and Clean Idle Sticker Addition Procedure Applies To: All Navistar Powered Trucks Requesting Engine Emission Label Replacement…
Other model years of the International 4300
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 8 | 51,546 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 5 | 32,058 | 9 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All International 4300 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 International 4300 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2002 International 4300 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 International 4300 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.
Has the 2002 International 4300 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2002 International 4300 reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 32,058 miles and the middle half falls between 26,000 and 38,115 miles; 75% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.