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2005 International 4400 problems

The most common problem on the 2005 International 4400 is electrical system. Its complaint count is close to a typical 4400 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
4
Service bulletins
82
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 2005 International 4400 problems

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

  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1

Recalls 4

Exterior lighting: back up lightsReported May 18, 2023 · 32,880 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2003 International 8100, 2001-2003 International 9100i, 2001-2007 International 9400i, 2001-2010 International 9200i, 2002-2007, 2009 International 8500, 2003-2007, 2013 International 9900i, 2003-2018 International 8600, 2004, 2007 International 9900iX, 2008-2018 International ProStar, 2010-2011, 2013, 2016 International LoneStar, 2011-2012, 2016 International 4400, 2017-2024 International LT, 2018-2024 International RH, 2019-2021 International LS, 2019-2024 International MV vehicles. The back-up lights offer low visibility when the vehicle is in reverse and bobtail mode. Also, the vehicles have not been equipped with additional unobstructed back-up lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
Low visibility or obstructed back up lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the existing rear stop/turn signal lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 06, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1‑800‑448‑7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23514.

Recall number 23V353000 · Recall details

Parking brakeReported August 26, 2005 · 13,654 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the bolt breaks, the park brake may not engage. This could cause the vehicle to roll away without warning and could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
International recall no. 00518. International will notify owner and replace the affected anchor bolts free of charge. The recall began on october 14, 2005. Customers may contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 05V368000 · Recall details

StructureReported December 3, 2004 · 17,443 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain trucks, the bolts that mount the front of the cab to the mounting brackets were not properly torqued at the manufacturing plant.
Risk
These bolts can loosen during normal vehicle use and fall out. This may lead to the cab separating from the vehicle's chassis during a vehicle crash that may result in property damage, personal injury or death.
Remedy
As an interim action, dealers will properly tighten the existing cab mounting bolts and replace any missing bolts. As soon as parts are available, dealers will replace all sixteen bolts and tighten them properly. An interim letter was sent to owners on february 11, 2005. Another letter was sent to owners on april 8, 2005, as soon as parts are available. Owners should contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 04V569000 · Recall details

Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracketReported October 27, 2004 · 703 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
This connection could fail if the nuts worked their way loose or off, or the bolts broke from fatigue. A failure of these fasteners could result in separation of the main support from the hanger bracket possibly resulting in a sudden loss of control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all four bolts and tighten the bolts properly. The recall began on november 5, 2004. Owners should contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 04V508000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2005 International 4400 82

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 2005 International 4400 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 22, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 110,118 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 international 4400 truck. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall sporadically and without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the positive side cable wire needed to be replaced. The dealer also advised that the failure would likely recur because of corrosive fumes that were emitted from the battery. The failure and the current mileages were 110,118. Updated 10/11/12

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Questions about the 2005 International 4400

Is the 2005 International 4400 reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 International 4400, close to a typical 4400 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 International 4400?

Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).

How many recalls does the 2005 International 4400 have?

4 recalls, covering exterior lighting, parking brake and structure.

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