1999 International Harvester 9000I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 9000I years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 International Harvester 9000I. That is the most of any 9000I model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is trailer hitches (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 International Harvester 9000I 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1999 International Harvester 9000I recalls (1)
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Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: Vehicle description: in below freezing operating conditions, the air-pressure actuated brake light switch that is mounted outside the cab on the front cowl, on certain heavy duty trucks, may not activate during light to normal braking.
Risk: If the brake lights fail to come on, there will be no lights to indicate to following vehicles that the vehicle is decelerating, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace all air brake stop lights switches. Owner notification began october 30, 2001. 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 at 1-800-448-7825.
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.
1999 international 90001, unit 1, a commercial "a" vehicle was westbound on the ohio turnpike in the right driving lane when its second trailer detached from the dolly. The trailer skidded on its skid plates, gouging into the pavement, coming to rest half on the median berm and in the passing lane…
Other International Harvester 9000I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 9000I | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 9000I | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 9000I | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 International Harvester 9000I?
Owners most often report trailer hitches problems. The top one, trailer hitches, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 International Harvester 9000I?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 International Harvester 9000I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 9000I model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.