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International ProstarModel year report

2013 International Prostar Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
157,250miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
18campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 International Prostar (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2013 International Prostar. The part named most often is engine, with 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and fuel system (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 157,250 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns and 520 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 46 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 124 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

Engine: “My driver was heading up the 93/95 reno when the front seal broke on the navistar maxxforce engine. My tractor released all of the oil onto the highway. Which causes engine to shut down. I was told by the tech that this problem is very common with this particular engine I've already replaced two two front seals with my other tractors which are 2013 Prostar maxxforce eng”

NHTSA complaint #11154866, filed 2018-11

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2013 International Prostar. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the driver's side headlight failed. Upon inspection, it was found that there was a wiring issue. Later, the engine compartment became engulfed in flames while the contact was asleep in the vehicle. The fire department was called and determined that the fire originated at the driver's side headlight. The passenger sustained a broken ankle from jumping out of the vehicle and both the contact and passenger suffered from smoke inhalation. The vehicle was destroyed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10564939, filed 2014-02, 157,250 miles

Fuel system: “I have a 2013 navistar Prostar that I've had to take into the dealer for various repairs. Currently, I have experienced a problem with the diesel exhaust entering the cab that has caused my eyes to burn, a lack of strength and other health issues that according to my doctor, I should not be driving until the problem is resolved. The dealer has offered little or no assistance claiming they will have to remove the cab to inspect the exhaust. Also, I have a problem with the cruise control not slowing the truck down when going over a hill. …”

NHTSA complaint #10542698, filed 2013-09

Vehicle speed control: “The contact owns a 2013 International Prostar. When the ignition was turned to the on position, the vehicle revved without warning. When the driver attempted to turn the ignition off, the vehicle failed and the engine stalled. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the turbo seal failed and pumped oil into the engine, which caused the engine to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 301,272.”

NHTSA complaint #10824156, filed 2016-02, 301,272 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 53,000 and 301,272 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5033%50–750%75–1000%100–15067%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 157,250 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20132014220162017220182019
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

See all 18 recalls for the 2013 International Prostar → · 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. 520 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 520 bulletins →

Other model years of the International Prostar

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20138157,25018———Not enough data
20126220,96518———Not enough data
20107148,56110———Not enough data

All International Prostar model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 International Prostar have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2013 International Prostar as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 International Prostar is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2013 International Prostar been recalled?

NHTSA lists 18 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 2013 International Prostar reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 157,250 miles and the middle half falls between 53,000 and 301,272 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.