International Harvester 3800 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints and 9 safety recalls on file for the International Harvester 3800, across 7 model years (1995–2001). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (9). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
International Harvester 3800 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 3800 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 3800: 9 complaints, 3 recalls
- 1999 3800: 9 complaints, 2 recalls
- 1995 3800: 8 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1996 3800: 2 complaints, 3 recalls
- 1997 3800: 3 complaints, 3 recalls
- 1998 3800: 4 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common International Harvester 3800 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All International Harvester 3800 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 3800 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2000 3800 | 9 | 3 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1999 3800 | 9 | 2 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1998 3800 | 4 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1997 3800 | 3 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 1996 3800 | 2 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1995 3800 | 8 | 4 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which International Harvester 3800 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (9), 1999 (9), 1995 (8). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the International Harvester 3800?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 8 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the International Harvester 3800 have?
9 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.