1996 International Harvester 4700 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 4700 years
- Not enough data 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 International Harvester 4700. That ranks 5th out of 7 4700 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 International Harvester 4700 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 International Harvester 4700 recalls (1)
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Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Problem: The steering column used was incorrectly manufactured. The tube portion of the steering column has a welded end with a specified length of 5.5 inches. A 3.5 inch welded end was used by mistake. With the shorter end, it is possible there is insufficient engagement of the male end into the tube portion and separation of the column could occur.
Risk: Should the column separate, the operator would lose steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will replace the incorrectly built steering column with a new correctly built steering column.
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.
Installed from factory alternator to small for type truck. I have replaced the alternator eight times and the batteries three times.*ak
Frame rails and cross members failed.
When pedal applied, pedal is hard and there is no braking action, resulting in an accident. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 International Harvester 4700?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 International Harvester 4700?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 International Harvester 4700 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 4700 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.