2000 International Harvester 3800 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 3800 years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 International Harvester 3800. That is the most of any 3800 model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (4 complaints, 44%), typically at around 12,094 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 44% | 12,094 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 22% | 16,208 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 International Harvester 3800 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, air:antilock:wheel speed sensor
Problem: On certain school buses and truck model vehicles manufactured between february 28, 1999, through april 5, 2004, the anti-lock brake system electronic control unit (ecu) may misinterpret a corrupt wheel speed signal.
Risk: The corrupt wheel speed signals may improperly activate the abs, instead of deactivating the abs. This may result in the driver experiencing a hard pedal feel and a decrease in deceleration at the end of the stop, resulting in extended stopping distances which could cause a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Fix: International will notify its customers and inspect and repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began august 1, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international customer service at 1-800-327-4236.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Problem: On certain school and transit buses built with bosch zero offset pin slide (zops) hydraulic disc brakes, the zops hydraulic disc brakes may experience calipers sticking in the applied position, which can result in excessive or abnormal heat generation at one or more of the brakes.
Risk: The combination of the following factors may collectively result in an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety: potential fire at a wheel end, high incident rates of stuck calipers, and evacuation and containment concerns relating to multiple passengers.
Fix: International will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began october 29, 2004.
Steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
Problem: Vehicle description: school/transit buses and medium duty trucks. The castings used on the power steering pumps were not built to match the engineering drawings, resulting in a thin wall in the pump casting or a complete connection of two passages that are supposed to be separated to control fluid flow. The fluid flow may be reduced to less than the minimum required flow rate to provide full power assist to the brake system with low engine speed.
Risk: An increase in stopping distance at slow engine speeds can result, increasing the possibility of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace all pumps that have the defective casting numbers.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Overheating front and rear brakes (EA02034) — opened Dec 3, 2002, closed Feb 10, 2004, led to recall 03V062000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
During an inspection the technician found discovered that the passenger side front caliper had froze and also found signs of overheating. The technician repaired and replaced right caliper and installed a pad set. *mr *cb *nlm
The brakes overheated. The technician replaced and repaired the front pads, calipers and rotors. *mr *cb *nlm
During inspection the right rear pads on the vehicle were worn excessively, and there were signs of overheating on the caliper and wheel. *mr cb* *jb
Problems with vehicle's front and rear brake overheating. Excessive drag on pads and calipers. Reported problem to mechanic. *mr *cb *jb
We own 7 vehicles that are experiencing similar problems and have the potential of an additional 13 posible. No safety defect listed.*ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 International Harvester 3800?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes, air, steering problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 International Harvester 3800?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.