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2013 International 4300 problems

The most common problem on the 2013 International 4300 is electrical system. It has fewer complaints than a typical 4300 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
122
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 2013 International 4300 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Fuel system
    1

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Fuel system
    1

Recalls 1

Power train: automatic transmissionReported February 7, 2014 · 114 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Navistar Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 IC bus 3200, model year 2012 and 2014 IC bus CE and model year 2011-2013 IC bus HC transit buses and model year 2008-2013 International 4300 and model year 2013 International Workstar commercial trucks equipped with Eaton hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.
Risk
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners and Eaton authorized service facilities will update the Hybrid Control Module Software version, free of charge. The recall began on May 28, 2014. Owners may contact Navistar at 1‑331‑332‑1590.

Recall number 14V042000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2013 International 4300 122

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2013 International 4300 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 11, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · NY

Many electrical problems the lights go out alone. The motor not woerk after certain miles. It stationary on street.

Filed Oct 31, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 25 miles · CA

What usually happens is you get an open flow of exhaust coming in at will, which is full of soot, because the engine is not combusting all the fuel completely and it goes into the egr coolers.the exhaust manifold, valve and coolers inside the egr housing are filled with soot. Fuel economy deteriorates, a dashboard light comes on and the truck needs to be taken out of service.

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Questions about the 2013 International 4300

Is the 2013 International 4300 reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2013 International 4300, fewer than a typical 4300 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 International 4300?

Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is engine (2).

How many recalls does the 2013 International 4300 have?

1 recall, covering power train.

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