International Harvester 4900 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file for the International Harvester 4900, across 6 model years (1995–2001). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (14). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, air.
International Harvester 4900 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 4900 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 4900: 14 complaints, 3 recalls
- 1999 4900: 4 complaints, 3 recalls
- 1995 4900: 1 complaint, 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 4900 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Air | 15 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All International Harvester 4900 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 4900 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2000 4900 | 14 | 3 | — | Service Brakes, Air | |
| 1999 4900 | 4 | 3 | — | Power Train | |
| 1998 4900 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1997 4900 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1995 4900 | 1 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Air |
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Frequently asked questions
Which International Harvester 4900 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (14), 1999 (4), 1995 (1). 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 4900?
Service Brakes, Air, with 15 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the International Harvester 4900 have?
6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.