International Harvester 4700 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 38 owner complaints and 13 safety recalls on file for the International Harvester 4700, across 7 model years (1995–2001). The 1997 model year has the most complaints (13). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
International Harvester 4700 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 4700 year: 1997. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1997 4700: 13 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2001 4700: 7 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2000 4700: 6 complaints, 5 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1995 4700: 2 complaints, 5 recalls
- 1998 4700: 2 complaints, 3 recalls
- 1996 4700: 3 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 4700 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 6 | 1 |
| Steering | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All International Harvester 4700 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 4700 | 7 | 4 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2000 4700 | 6 | 5 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1999 4700 | 5 | 5 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1998 4700 | 2 | 3 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1997 4700 | 13 | 4 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1996 4700 | 3 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1995 4700 | 2 | 5 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline |
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Frequently asked questions
Which International Harvester 4700 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1997 (13) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 4700 year. 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 4700?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 13 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the International Harvester 4700 have?
13 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.