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International PROSTAR problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

35 owner complaints analyzed

50 distinct recall campaigns

301,272 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2002 to 2022 model years. Data snapshot: . 19 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 35 complaints (31.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior720.0%
Engine operation38.6%
Electrical and battery issues25.7%
Steering behavior12.9%
Fuel system concerns12.9%

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.

Engine
11
Electrical System
7
Vehicle Speed Control
4
Suspension
3
Unknown Or Other
3
Fuel System, Diesel
2
Fuel/Propulsion System
2
Service Brakes
2
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Engine11
Electrical System7
Vehicle Speed Control4
Suspension3
Unknown Or Other3
Fuel System, Diesel2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Service Brakes2

Engine: 11; Electrical System: 7; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Suspension: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3; Fuel System, Diesel: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Service Brakes: 2

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
1
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
2
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
1
150,000 and above
15
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0001
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9992
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9991
150,000 and above15

Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 15

150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (15). 16 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.

2010
3
2011
4
2012
2
2013
3
2014
4
2015
1
2016
2
2017
5
2018
2
2019
2
2020
2
2021
1
2022
1
2023
1
2026
2
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20103
20114
20122
20133
20144
20151
20162
20175
20182
20192
20202
20211
20221
20231
20262

2010: 3; 2011: 4; 2012: 2; 2013: 3; 2014: 4; 2015: 1; 2016: 2; 2017: 5; 2018: 2; 2019: 2; 2020: 2; 2021: 1; 2022: 1; 2023: 1; 2026: 2

Pattern summary

Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues 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 10442340 · 2012-01-04 (January 4, 2012)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED UP TO 85 MPH. THE BRAKES WERE BEING DEPRESSED DURING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A BAD VALVE IN THE MOTOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 314,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 317,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

Owner-reported narrative. 314,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10442340 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10370362 · 2010-12-13 (December 13, 2010)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO STEER TO THE LEFT. THE DRIVER TRIED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT BUT IT CONTINUED LEFT. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED LEFT UNTIL IT CRASHED. THE POLICE APPEARED ON THE SCENE AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER AND THE CONTACT WERE INJURED. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 256,700.

Owner-reported narrative. 256,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10370362 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10824156 · 2016-02-04 (February 4, 2016)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE VEHICLE REVVED WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF, THE VEHICLE FAILED AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TURBO SEAL FAILED AND PUMPED OIL INTO THE ENGINE, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 301,272.

Owner-reported narrative. 301,272 miles reported. Look up ODI 10824156 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10956714 · 2017-02-24 (February 24, 2017)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND APPROACHING A STOP, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RETURNED TO NORMAL AFTER IT WAS RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON VARIOUS OTHER OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 53,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10956714 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10705345 · 2015-04-13 (April 13, 2015)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V688000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10705345 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10564939 · 2014-02-19 (February 19, 2014)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT FAILED. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE WAS A WIRING ISSUE. LATER, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ASLEEP IN THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED AT THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A BROKEN ANKLE FROM JUMPING OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND BOTH THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER SUFFERED FROM SMOKE INHALATION. THE …

Owner-reported narrative. 157,250 miles reported. Look up ODI 10564939 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11195528 · 2019-04-10 (April 10, 2019)

LOS INJECTORES TIENEN PROBLEMAS Y EL CAMION TIENE MENOS DE 75K MILLAS , SE PIENZA QUE HAY UN DESGASTE EN EL ARBOL DE LEBA PRODUCTO A AL PROBLEMA DEL INJECTOR , QUE CUESTA EL ORIGINAL 850.00 SEGUN EL DEALER

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11195528 at NHTSA ↗

Compare model years

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.

2006
1
2007
3
2008
9
2009
9
2010
10
2011
15
2012
18
2013
18
2014
10
2015
7
2016
8
2017
9
2018
6
2019
3
2022
1
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
20061
20073
20089
20099
201010
201115
201218
201318
201410
20157
20168
20179
20186
20193
20221

2006: 1; 2007: 3; 2008: 9; 2009: 9; 2010: 10; 2011: 15; 2012: 18; 2013: 18; 2014: 10; 2015: 7; 2016: 8; 2017: 9; 2018: 6; 2019: 3; 2022: 1

Year-by-year records

International PROSTAR model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
200201Not available
2003010
2004010
2005010
2006010
200703+2
200829+6
2009490
2010710+1
2011415+5
2012618+3
20138180
2014310-8
201507-3
201608+1
201719+1
201806-3
201903-3
202201Not available