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International 4300Model year report

2003 International 4300 Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
51,546miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 International 4300 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2003 International 4300. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (63% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and suspension (1). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 51,546 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 81 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 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.

Example complaints

Brakes: “Abs light comes on and off. Especially when it is raining. According to a mechanic at maudlin, if more than one sensor goes out the whole ABS brake system fails to work causing it to revert to manual brakes. This occured on july 28th, causing the brakes to lock up during a rain storm resulting in an accident.”

NHTSA complaint #10033446, filed 2003-08, 61,086 miles

Electrical system: “The company owns a 2003 International 4300. The contact was waiting for a tire mechanic to arrive when he noticed smoke underneath the wheel of the vehicle. The vehicle caught fire on june 10, 2008 in the engine compartment, and was destroyed. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. There are no photos or fire report available; however, the cause of fire was suggested to be electrical. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact recently received a recall notice that was related to the fire. The recall number was unknown. …”

NHTSA complaint #10234266, filed 2008-07, 345,000 miles

Suspension: “While driving at high speeds there was heavy vibration in the rear axle. When driving low speeds front/rear end wondered. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10089763, filed 2004-08, 40,000 miles

Tires: “While driving 65 MPH the drivers side rear outside dual tire blew out. When the consumer exited the vehicle he also noticed that the drivers side inside tire was flat. The consumer went to check the pressure of the outside tire and it was alright. When the consumer attempted to check the pressure of the inside passenger tire the extender valve fell off in the consumers hand and the air escaped from the tire. It appeared that the extender valve had sheared off. …”

NHTSA complaint #10024250, filed 2003-08, 11,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 40,000 and 89,000 miles.

13%0–1013%10–2525%25–5013%50–7525%75–1000%100–15013%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 51,546 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

200342004200520082015
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2003 International 4300 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

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. 81 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 81 bulletins →

Other model years of the International 4300

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2003851,5464———Not enough data
2002532,0589———Not enough data

All International 4300 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 International 4300 have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2003 International 4300 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2003 International 4300 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (63% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.

Has the 2003 International 4300 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 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 2003 International 4300 reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 51,546 miles and the middle half falls between 40,000 and 89,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.