International Harvester School BUS Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 22, 1999 · 11 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the International Harvester School BUS, across 2 model years (1995–1996). The 1995 model year has the most complaints (10). The most reported problem area overall is visibility.

Peak: 1995, with 10 complaints
1995: 101995101996: 119961

n = 11 complaints · Source: NHTSA

International Harvester School BUS years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No School BUS model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 1995 School BUS: 10 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 1996 School BUS: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common International Harvester School BUS problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Visibility410
Engine and Engine Cooling220
Exterior Lighting210
Electrical System110
Equipment110
Fuel System, Gasoline111

All International Harvester School BUS model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
1996 School BUS10—Engine and Engine Cooling
1995 School BUS100—Visibility

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Frequently asked questions

Which International Harvester School BUS years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1995 (10), 1996 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the International Harvester School BUS?

Visibility, with 4 complaints across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the International Harvester School BUS have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.