1996 International Harvester Carpenter Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 17, 1997 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Carpenter years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 International Harvester Carpenter. The most reported problem area is seats (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1996 International Harvester Carpenter problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Seats1
Visibility1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Seats1100%———
Visibility1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1996 International Harvester Carpenter recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 International Harvester Carpenter.

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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.

Side windows slide down when unlatched, and there is a gap where fingers can get caught.

Visibility · received Jun 17, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 518623

Other International Harvester Carpenter years

YearComplaintsRecalls
199610

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 International Harvester Carpenter?

Owners most often report seats, visibility problems. The top one, seats, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1996 International Harvester Carpenter?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 International Harvester Carpenter a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Carpenter model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.