1997 International Harvester Conventional Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 5, 2006 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Conventional years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 International Harvester Conventional. That is the most of any Conventional model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 67%). 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 1997 International Harvester Conventional problems

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

Tires2
Wheels2
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires267%———
Wheels267%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1999, with 1 complaints
1999: 1199912002: 1200212006: 120061

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1997 International Harvester Conventional recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 International Harvester Conventional.

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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.

1997 international conventional tire came off vehicle striking another. *ts *jb

Tires · received Dec 1, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10175392

While in motion, vehicles right steer tire blew out causing damage to back half of right front fender, ohio traffic crash report. *jg

Tires · received May 17, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 565800

The right front rim broke off the steer hub (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs

Wheels · received Nov 29, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 549741

Other International Harvester Conventional years

1998 Conventional →

YearComplaintsRecalls
1999 Conventional20
1998 Conventional10
199730

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1997 International Harvester Conventional?

Owners most often report tires, wheels problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1997 International Harvester Conventional?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1997 International Harvester Conventional a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Conventional model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.