International Harvester School BUS vs Freightliner Columbia
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | International Harvester School BUS | Freightliner Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 44 | 110 |
| Model years covered | 1986–1996 | 2000–2010 |
| Worst model year | — | 2005 |
| Best model year | — | 2007 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 8 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 22 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.1% | 36.4% |
International Harvester School BUS by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
25.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
10
22.7%
Engine & Cooling
9
20.5%
Lights
4
9.1%
Electrical System
2
4.5%
Brakes
2
4.5%
Equipment & Accessories
2
4.5%
Body & Structure
1
2.3%
Freightliner Columbia by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
32
29.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
27
24.5%
Body & Structure
7
6.4%
Brakes
6
5.5%
Electrical System
5
4.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
5
4.5%
Tires
5
4.5%
Wheels
4
3.6%