1999 International Harvester Conventional Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 22, 2005 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Conventional years
Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 International Harvester Conventional. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Conventional model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 2 fires. 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 1999 International Harvester Conventional problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling1
Service Brakes, Air1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling150%———
Service Brakes, Air150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 1 complaints
2002: 1200212005: 120051

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 International Harvester Conventional recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.

1999 international conventional right rear tractor tire caught on fire while driving (ohio traffic crash report). *ts the rear are of the tractor and front area of the trailer were fully engulfed. *nm

Service Brakes, Air · received Dec 22, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10146440

While the consumer was traveling, he noticed smoke coming from the vents. The consumer pulled the vehicle to the right, and by the time consumer arrived back with to try and put the fire out, the vehicle was engulfed in flames. Ohio traffic crash report #10-90-563.*yh

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Sep 29, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 567662

Other International Harvester Conventional years

← 1998 Conventional

YearComplaintsRecalls
199920
1998 Conventional10
1997 Conventional30

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 International Harvester Conventional?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, air problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 International Harvester Conventional?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.