Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2005 International 4300, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system2
- Wheels1
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
- Air bags1
- Unknown or other1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 1 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 8 2005 4300 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 0 people died inside them, and 2 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2005 International 4300 failed the safety check 1.24% of the time — 46% less often than the average 2005 passenger car (2.30%). Median odometer at inspection: 219,199 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Recalls
CERTAIN MY 2005 THROUGH 2006 INTERNATIONAL HEAVY TRUCKS AND IC CORP CE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 4, 2004, AND MARCH 31, 2005. THE ANCHOR BOLT THAT IS THE PIVOT POINT FOR THE DRIVELINE PARKING BRAKE SHOES MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK AS A RESULT OF AN INCORRECT SURFACE TREATMENT.
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH IROS REAR AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, FOUR REAR SUSPENSION FASTENERS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED SUFFICIENTLY. THIS HARDWARE CONNECTS THE MAIN SUPPORT MEMBERS OF THE REAR SUSPENSION TO THE HANGER BRACKETS.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What International told its dealers about the 2005 International 4300: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11010428 | This article addresses chassis lean conditions on all chassis. This does not include any diagnostics for body leans such as a cab lean. Keep in mind that a chassis lean may cause or accentuate a cab lean. Filling out the printable form and using the notes in blue will help you to determine the source of the lean and identify the action and parts required to correct the lean. |
| 10251414 | Starter Diagnostics and warranty claim procedure; all engines EXCLUDING Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmission or PSI engine. |
| 10251409 | Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment. |
| 10243596 | General Wheel Speed Sensor Troubleshooting |
| 10243595 | Diagnosis of chassis wander complaints. |
| 10234000 | Starter diagnostics and warranty claim procedure for all engines and all chassis EXCLUDING vehicles equipped with PSI engines or Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmissions |
| 10227455 | J1939 Data link source address information |
| 10222490 | Pico Scope CCOS (Crankcase Separator Test) |
| 10219330 | PicoScope Test One Channel RCT |
| 10219325 | PicoScope Test Resistance and Ohmmeter |
| 10219319 | PicoScope Test for Datalink (CAN) Health Shorts & opens |
| 10219314 | PicoScope Test - Battery Loss of Charge - Parasitic Draw Test |
| 10209487 | Calculating pulses per mile (speedometer setting); only models equipped with International engines |
| 10208431 | J1939 Data Link Source Address Information |
| 10204137 | J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting |
| 10204136 | Dual Drive Cab Throttle Position Harness for APS/IVS throttle pedals; only models with both left hand and right hand drive. |
| 10204134 | WABCO Full Power Brake Diagnostic Code (DTC) Index |
| 10202873 | How to program parameters after changing WABCO FPB ECU (Parking brake shows N/A) |
| 10201758 | Engine Oil Capacities. All International electronic engines 1994 to present and Cummins ISB, ISM, or ISX engines |
| 10199915 | General wheel speed sensor troubleshooting |
| 10198708 | Aftertreatment Clamp Corrosion; Single Can Aftertreatment Systems |
| 10189743 | Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment |
| 10189741 | Frame Rail Straightness Inspection Procedure |
| 10181960 | Cab Lean Concern |
| 10179296 | Codes 141, 142, and 621 in a 2-box ECM/IDM; only models with 2-box ECM/IDM from 2003-2007 |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)