International LT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
16 owner complaints analyzed
42 distinct recall campaigns
115,593 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2016 to 2027 model years. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 16 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 7 | 43.8% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 12.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 6.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 1 |
Service Brakes: 4; Engine: 3; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Power Train: 2; Steering: 2; Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel: 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 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 2
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 10 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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 |
2020: 2; 2021: 1; 2022: 1; 2023: 4; 2024: 4; 2025: 1; 2026: 3
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting 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 11296684 · 2020-01-02 (January 2, 2020)
INTERNATIONAL LT SERIES WITH EATON ENDURANT TRANSMISSION. EATON ENDURANT TRANSMISSION GOES INTO NEUTRAL WHEN AIR BRAKE SYSTEM IS BELOW 100 PSI TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION. THE LT AIR GOVERNOR DOES NOT TURN AIR COMPRESSOR BACK ON UNTIL 95 PSI OF AIR. LEAVES DRIVERS STUCK ON ROAD, WHILE AT INTERSECTIONS OR HILLS. IT DOES NOT TAKE MORE THAN TWO OR THREE BRAKE APPLICATIONS ON A LOADED TRACTOR TRAILER TO BRING AIR SYSTEM FROM 125 PSI OF AIR TO 100 PSI OF AIR. I'VE HAD TO ADVISE MY DRIVERS THAT IF THEY LOSE ENOUGH AIR, THEY SHOULD SEE IF THEY'R…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11296684 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11524828 · 2023-06-01 (June 1, 2023)
The contact owns a 2020 International LT625 Truck. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced unintended braking. The contact stated that the Forward Collision Avoidance warning light illuminated; however, the contact stated there was no object nearby or in the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where Forward Collision Avoidance sensors were recalibrated; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 290,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 290,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11524828 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11311654 · 2020-02-26 (February 26, 2020)
TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2018 INTERNATIONAL LT A26 TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL, STEERING BOX FAILED AND CAUSED THE TRUCK TO SWERVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXTRA EFFORT WAS NEEDED TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEVERAL UNKNOWN DEALERS HOWEVER, THE MECHANICS WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO CONCERNED THAT THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE NOT THE CORRECT SIZE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS …
Owner-reported narrative. 130,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11311654 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11536641 · 2023-08-05 (August 5, 2023)
Steering intermittently goes into a shake/ shimmy at various speeds, frequently on curves. Steering wheel will shake and occasionally it gets intense enough for items in the cab of the truck to shake violently. Symptoms match NHTSA document IK0500038. 2 dealerships have been innefectual in addressing the issues. The problem started around 42,000 miles and persists currently at 71,000 miles.The truck has been back multiple times for this issue and is now up to 6 weeks of down time with no improvement. None of the International dealers have volun…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11536641 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 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 4 |
| 2027 | 1 |
2016: 4; 2017: 5; 2018: 16; 2019: 17; 2020: 9; 2021: 13; 2022: 7; 2023: 12; 2024: 8; 2025: 10; 2026: 4; 2027: 1