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International Harvester 4900 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the International Harvester 4900 since 1991, and 8 recalls have been issued. The 2000 model year has 13 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
20
Recalls
8
Worst year
2000
Model years
1991-2000

International Harvester 4900 years to avoid

No model year of the International Harvester 4900 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best International Harvester 4900 years

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International Harvester 4900 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

19911993199519992000

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Most common International Harvester 4900 problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    16
  • Transmission
    2
  • Engine
    1

International Harvester 4900 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2000-13Brakes30
1999-4Brakes30
1995-1Brakes10
1993-1Brakes20
1991-120

Recalls 8

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Questions about the International Harvester 4900

What years of the International Harvester 4900 should you avoid?

No single model year of the International Harvester 4900 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used International Harvester 4900?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the International Harvester 4900?

Brakes, with 16 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (2) and engine (1).

How many recalls does the International Harvester 4900 have?

8 recalls between 1991 and 2000. The 2001 model year has the most, with 3.

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