2013 International Prostar Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 50%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 177,136miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2013 International Prostar, 50% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 177,136 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“The contact owns a 2013 International Prostar. While driving various speeds and approaching a stop, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle returned to normal after it was restarted. The failure recurred on various other occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10956714, filed 2017-02, 53,000 miles“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“Los injectores tienen problemas y el camion tiene menos de 75k millas , se pienza que hay un desgaste en el arbol de leba producto a al problema del injector , que cuesta el original 850.00 segun el dealer”
NHTSA complaint #11195528, filed 2019-04Related service bulletins
- 11028361Feb 5, 2026New CARB Idle Reduction Change Request
- 11028362Jan 26, 2026This document provides guidance for assessing the feasibility of implementing a customer-requested change to an engine or vehicle parameter/feature. Customer requested changes…
- 11028366Jan 2, 2026This document aims to enable technicians to: 1. Accurately identify third generation MaxxForce medium duty engine control systems. 2. Understand the programming intricacies…
- 11028359Jan 2, 2026Engine replacements for all International engines will need to follow this procedure.
- 10179294Aug 25, 2020Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures
- 10179289Aug 3, 2020Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning
- 10156576Mar 28, 2019Engine Emission Label Replacement, Certificate of Conformance and Clean Idle Sticker Addition Procedure
- 10145715Sep 20, 2018Engine Oil Capacities All Electronic International Engines 1994 - Present. Cummins ISB, ISM & ISX
- 10145721Sep 6, 2018A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities
- 10129151Jan 19, 2018Winter Front Usage
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 International Prostar
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 International Prostar
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.
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