1995 International Harvester 3800 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 3800 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 International Harvester 3800. That ranks 3rd out of 7 3800 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (6 complaints, 75%). There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 International Harvester 3800 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 75% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 International Harvester 3800 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: The wiring from the electronic control unit was connected to the wrong wheel sensor or to the wrong brake modulator valve. It is possible that either or both wiring may have occurred at either the front or rear axle or both axles.
Risk: Should the anti-lock braking system (abs) wiring be crossed, it would result in a significant degradation in vehicle stopping distance. A signal would be sent to the wrong brake chamber when a brake imbalance is detected. This condition increases the risk of a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the abs wiring and, if necessary, properly connect.
Wheels:hubcap/cover
Problem: The front wheel hub can develop cracks at the wheel mounting studs. When mounted to the hub, the hydraulic brake disc rotor does not properly support the hub at the wheel studs causing excessive stress and fatigue cracks in the hub.
Risk: Should sufficient cracks occur, the mounting flange portion of the hub along with the wheel could separate from the vehicle without warning. Should this occur while the vehicle is driven, the driver could lose control of the vehicle and/or the separated wheel and hub could strike another vehicle, pedestrian or property.
Fix: Dealers will install new, redesigned hubs on these vehicles.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Problem: Four compression backplate retaining fasteners on the turbo-charger were torqued only hand tight. This allows the fasteners to loosen, and causes oil to leak into the compressor air side of the turbo-charger which, when coupled with the heat precipitated by the compressor and the mixing action of the compressor wheel, can result in an air/oil mixture that fuels the engine.
Risk: When this occurs, engine run-on and subsequent loss of operator control via the normal throttle mechanism can occur, which could result in a vehicle accident.
Fix: Replace the suspect turbo-charger with a new turbo-charger.
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Problem: These buses were built with an additional 3/4 inch thick plywood floor and extra thick floor mats for increased insulation during cold weather. The bottom edge of the accelerator pedal, when depressed, can come in contact with the head of a bolt securing the transmission cover to the floor. The engine throttle may not return to the idle position.
Risk: This can result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Fix: Dealers will remove 1/2 inch from the bottom of the accelerator pedal.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
We found 4 buses with cracked frames approx. 6 inches back from the shock hanger on both sides in the front. They were 95 model thomas buses on international frames, we took them out of service and sent to the dealer for repairs. I was told they were aware of the problem that they had a kit to make…
I am a medium sized school bus fleet. We found the above vehicle has both front frame rails cracked. This defect was found during a routine pm inspection. We immediately inspected 20 other school buses of the same vintage in our fleet. We found 3 additional buses vin# [xxx], [xxx], [xxx], each bus…
Fan clutch failed causing bus to overheat while driving. Nlm
Fan clutch failed causing bus to overheat while driving. Nlm
Fan clutch failed causing bus to overheat while driving. Nlm
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 International Harvester 3800?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, structure problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 International Harvester 3800?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 International Harvester 3800 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 3800 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.