International Harvester 4700 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
29 owner complaints analyzed
14 distinct recall campaigns
10,300 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 to 2001 model years. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 29 complaints (10.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 16 | 55.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.4% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 3.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 3 |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper: 3; Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc: 2; Tires: 2; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 22 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
1995: 1; 1996: 1; 2000: 5; 2001: 4; 2002: 5; 2003: 5; 2004: 3; 2005: 2; 2006: 2; 2007: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 16 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 980406 · 1996-03-07 (March 7, 1996)
WHEN PEDAL APPLIED, PEDAL IS HARD AND THERE IS NO BRAKING ACTION, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 980406 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 856683 · 2000-02-10 (February 10, 2000)
PARKING BRAKE HANDLE BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 856683 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10003777 · 2003-01-28 (January 28, 2003)
THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS REPLACED TWO TIMES, AND THE THIRD TIME, THE REAR AXLE FELL ONTO THE STREET. AT THE TIME A PATIENT ALONG WITH PARAMEDIC(S) WERE IN THE REAR. (AMBULANCE TRUCK) THE PARKING BRAKE IS UNSAFE, BECAUSE IT IS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, IT HAS TWO NEUTRALS AND NO LOCK-UNSAFE. SCC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10003777 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8014400 · 2002-07-22 (July 22, 2002)
PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR FOR STEERING RECALL 99V033001 REPAIRS. *AK CONSUMER ADDS MANUFACTURER (SPICER) HAS NOT SENT THE PARTS TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TIE ROD ENDS. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8014400 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 4 |
1991: 1; 1992: 1; 1993: 1; 1994: 2; 1995: 5; 1996: 1; 1997: 4; 1998: 3; 1999: 5; 2000: 5; 2001: 4