2008 International CE Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 International CE (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2008 International CE. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and visibility (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 15,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 173 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 31 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 7 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.
- Electrical system2 33%
- Fuel system2 33%
- Engine1 17%
- Engine cooling1 17%
- Exterior lighting1 17%
- Steering1 17%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Have had nothing but problems with this vehicle since I purchased it 10/07. Electrical, would not start in cold weather, continual draw on batteries replaced with new and also added a third. Numerous EGR valves, EGR coolers, low pressure fuel pumps, fuel supply connectors DPF's, will not do manual regen when indicators on dashboard call for it, this has never worked properly, uses oil and antifreeze continually, steering column had to be replaced at approx. 40,000 miles, alot of diesel fuel has been in oil, april 2010,oil and again sept 2011. …”
NHTSA complaint #10426286, filed 2011-09, 1,745 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The contact owns a 2008 International CE school bus. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and they detected a condensation residue buildup in the glass on the four entry door panels. The white residue completely obstructed the visibility. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 09/28/11 updated”
NHTSA complaint #10416453, filed 2011-08, 60,000 milesEngine: “The International dt 466 school bus engine suddenly experienced extreme performance degradation without any warning while driving. The engine started a popping noise and severely lacked power. We purchased 75 school buses in 2008, and 26 percent of them had roller tappet guides fail by february 2013. In every case, this failure mode resulted in major damage to engine valve train components. Two engines out of 26 total failures to date were not repairable and required replacement. The current failure has now grown to 34 percent. …”
NHTSA complaint #10542324, filed 2013-09, 10,721 milesMileage when problems were reported
80% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,721 and 30,741 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 10V104000Mar 16, 2010Service brakes, hydraulicCovers: International CE 2006–2008, 4300 2007–2011, 1300 2006–2010 +5 more
Navistar has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2010 and 2011 ic ce, hc, and be commercial buses and international 1300, 3200, 3300, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4400, and mxt trucks manufactured from november 19, 2003 through february 9, 2010. The…
Recall details for the 2008 International CE → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE12011High Pressure Oil Line RuptureClosed · Apr 16, 2012
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. 173 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11028361Feb 5, 2026Engine. New CARB Idle Reduction Change Request
- 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
- 11022444Aug 26, 2025Other or unknown. Title: Electric Vehicle Air Dryer Operation
- 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
Other model years of the International CE
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | 15,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All International CE model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 International CE have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2008 International CE as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2008 International CE is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 2008 International CE been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2008 International CE reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 15,000 miles and the middle half falls between 10,721 and 30,741 miles; 80% 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.