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2016 International Lonestar problems

The most common problem on the 2016 International Lonestar is fuel and propulsion system. Its complaint count is close to a typical Lonestar model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
6
Service bulletins
211
Worst area
Fuel system

The worst 2016 International Lonestar problems

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

  • Fuel system
    1

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    1

Recalls 6

Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/moduleReported November 25, 2025 · 678 vehicles affected
What is wrong
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2016 7600, 2016-2023 Lonestar, 2018 8600, 2018-2023 LT, 2021-2026 MV, 2022-2023 RH, 2023-2026 HX, and 2025-2026 HV vehicles. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
Risk
Safety systems that depend on the ECU, such as Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System, may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
International will work with Bendix to reprogram the ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1‑800‑448‑7825. International's number for this recall is 25525. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning January 12, 2026.

Recall number 25V817000 · Recall details

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

Steering: linkages: tie rod assemblyReported September 20, 2017 · 1,175 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016 International DuraStar, LoneStar, ProStar, TerraStar, TranStar, WorkStar, 9900i, and IC Bus HC vehicles equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Risk
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1‑331‑332‑1590. Navistar's number for this recall is 17507.

Recall number 17V575000 · Recall details

Electrical system: ignition: moduleReported October 8, 2015 · 74 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Navistar Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2016 International ProStar trucks manufactured August 5, 2015, to August 14, 2015, DuraStar trucks manufactured August 7, 2015, to August 13, 2015, Paystar trucks manufactured August 11, 2015, to August 14, 2015, and LoneStar trucks manufactured August 10, 2015, to August 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.
Risk
An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1‑800‑448‑7825, or Cummins customer service at 1‑800‑343‑7357.

Recall number 15V631000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipeReported May 29, 2015 · 102 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 International 9900 trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to March 12, 2015, and 2015-2016 International Lonestar trucks manufactured February 20, 2014, to March 13, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a 6" diameter stack tail pipe, that may not have sufficient support. The unsupported weight of the upper stack tail pipe and vibration associated with normal vehicle operation over time may cause a crack of the weld joint between the inlet pipe and the flare expansion of the stack tail pipe, which may result in partial or full separation of the stack tail pipe from the vertical exhaust pipe.
Risk
If the stack tail pipe separates from the exhaust pipe it can fall into the roadway possibly hitting another vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stack tail pipe with a one piece stack tail pipe, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1‑800‑448‑7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15511.

Recall number 15V329000 · Recall details

Service brakes, airReported March 23, 2015 · 2,222 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 International 9900, DuraStar, LoneStar, PayStar, ProStar, WorkStar and 2015 International TranStar and IC Bus CE vehicles equipped with a Haldex air braking system. The affected brake actuators may have been manufactured with an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism. This could cause dragging or overheated brakes.
Risk
If the brakes drag and overheat there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Haldex Life Seal Brake chambers, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1‑800‑448‑7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15504. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V‑806.

Recall number 15V165000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2016 International Lonestar 211

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 2016 International Lonestar owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 22, 2017 · Fuel system · 187,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 international lonestar. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to approximately 5 MPH. Also, an indicator stating that the fuel tank was low on fuel erroneously appeared. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the def system was faulty and needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was available. The failure mileage was 187,000.

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Is the 2016 International Lonestar reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 International Lonestar, close to a typical Lonestar model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 International Lonestar?

Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2016 International Lonestar have?

6 recalls, covering service brakes, air, exterior lighting and steering.

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