International Harvester SCHOOL BUS problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
19 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1975 to 1995 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 19 complaints (15.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 21.1% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 10.5% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 10.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 5.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Other Fuel Types:Turbo/Supercharger | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 3; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter: 2; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Other Fuel Types:Turbo/Supercharger: 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 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 19 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 | 9 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 2003 | 2 |
1995: 9; 1996: 8; 2003: 2
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 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 501831 · 1996-02-09 (February 9, 1996)
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501831 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 502755 · 1996-03-28 (March 28, 1996)
ALLISON TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER TO DRIVE AXLE. (1ST VEHICLE ON 502756 & 502757) *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 502755 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 977984 · 1996-01-22 (January 22, 1996)
FLEET OF TEN (10) SCHOOL BUSES ARE EXPERIENCING STALLING PROBLEM DUE TO INJECTOR MOTOR FAILING. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 977984 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 487528 · 1995-11-02 (November 2, 1995)
PARK BRAKE CABLE FAILED. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 487528 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 486357 · 1995-05-18 (May 18, 1995)
BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON WITHOUT AN EXISTING FAILURE. (RECALL 94V-234) (FIRST VEHICLE IN A FLEET OF 1989-1994 MODELS) *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 486357 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 |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
1979: 1; 1980: 1; 1981: 1; 1982: 1; 1986: 0; 1987: 0; 1988: 0; 1989: 0; 1991: 0; 1992: 0; 1993: 0; 1995: 0