1998 International Harvester 9800 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 9800 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 International Harvester 9800. That is the most of any 9800 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 800,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 International Harvester 9800 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 50% | 800,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 International Harvester 9800 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 International Harvester 9800.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Faulty equipment. *ak
Anti-lock brakes failed resulting in a rollover, injuring the driver, destoying the truck. *yc
Other International Harvester 9800 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 9800 | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 International Harvester 9800?
Owners most often report equipment, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 International Harvester 9800?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 International Harvester 9800 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 9800 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.