Houston, TX
2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SUDDEN FORWARD/REVERSE ACCELERATION, RESULTING IN TWO ACCIDENTS/INJURIES.
NHTSA complaint #513258 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FaultScore report
1997 International Harvester 4700 problems
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 1997 International Harvester 4700 with NHTSA between 1997 and 2002. The largest single group is the steering.
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Not graded
Too few complaints, too short a model run, or older than 1993 — the year the federal file can first describe fairly.
How this is worked outThe numbers
20
Complaints
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
1 complaint reports a death.
How 1997 compares with every other International Harvester 4700
Click any bar to open that year's report.
What breaks on a 1997 International Harvester 4700
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Steering
6
30.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
20.0%
Brakes
3
15.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
2
10.0%
Engine & Cooling
2
10.0%
Tires
1
5.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
1
5.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1
5.0%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.
Mar 1997
peak 9
Jul 2002
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Houston, TX
2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES.
NHTSA complaint #513390 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TX
2 injured
2 killed
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL WILL SET ITSELF WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED AND EMERGENCY BRAKE IS SET, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES/FATALITIES.
NHTSA complaint #513873 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Niles, MI
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
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.
NHTSA complaint #8014400 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jacksonville, FL
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
CONSUMER STATES THAT TIE RODS PARTS ORDERED FOR SAFETY RECALL NOTICE #99501, TO DATE HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED, RESULTING IN REPAIRS NOT YET PERFORMED.
NHTSA complaint #564212 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Niles, MI
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
DEALER: WISE INTERNATIONAL; SOUTH BEND. IN; PHONE NUMBER# 219/288-9929 WAS UNABLE TO HONOR MANUFACTURER'S RECALL BECAUSE NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #8006702 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jacksonville, FL
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
CONSUMER STATES THAT TIE RODS PARTS ORDERED FOR SAFETY RECALL NOTICE #99501, TO DATE HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED, RESULTING IN REPAIRS NOT YET PERFORMED.
NHTSA complaint #564212 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Patchogue, NY
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE. DEALER STATED THEY WOULD LET CONSUMER KNOW WHEN PARTS CAME IN FOR TIE ROD RECALL REPAIRS. *AK THE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT THE RECALL PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #879727 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pascagoula, MS
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING
BEEN WAITING FOR DEALER TO CALL BACK TO HONOR RECALL 96V233.002/ TRANS AXLE HOUSING. EVERYTIME CONSUMER CALLED, THE DEALER CLAIMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE OR PARTS HAVE NOT ARRIVED.
NHTSA complaint #859799 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hurricane, WV
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
PARKING BRAKE HANDLE BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #856683 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Porter, TX
TIRES
DEALER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE. CONSUMER RECEIVED TWO RECALL LETTERS OVER THE LAST 90 DAYS, PARTS STILL ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #855563 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELK Park, NC
STEERING
AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE DARTS TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT DUE TO LOOSE STEERING. DEALER CANT FIND THE CAUSE AFTER SEVERAL VISITS.
NHTSA complaint #849247 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ceres, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
TOW TRUCK: JELL FORMING VERY THICKLY ON MASTER CYLINDER HYDRAULIC BRAKES. SILICONE IN SYSTEM SHOULD BE LIGHT. BRAKES NOT RELEASING. VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPRESS. REG. REP. SAW JELL THICKNESS & SAID NORMAL. BRAKES MAKE FUNNY NOISES WHEN APPLIED. RECEIVED BULLETIN FROM BENDIX ABOUT BRAKES.
NHTSA complaint #824752 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ceres, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
TOW TRUCK: JELL FORMING VERY THICKLY ON MASTER CYLINDER HYDRAULIC BRAKES. SILICONE IN SYSTEM SHOULD BE LIGHT. BRAKES NOT RELEASING. VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPRESS. REG. REP. SAW JELL THICKNESS & SAID NORMAL. BRAKES MAKE FUNNY NOISES WHEN APPLIED. RECEIVED BULLETIN FROM BENDIX ABOUT BRAKES.
NHTSA complaint #824752 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TX
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
LEFT SIDE WIPER BLADE COMES OFF.
NHTSA complaint #513390 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TX
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
LEFT SIDE WIPER BLADE KEEPS COMING OFF, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.
NHTSA complaint #513873 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TX
2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SUDDEN FORWARD/REVERSE ACCELERATION, RESULTING IN TWO ACCIDENTS/INJURIES.
NHTSA complaint #513258 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TX
2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES.
NHTSA complaint #513390 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TX
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DEFECT CRUISE CONTROL.
NHTSA complaint #513390 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TX
2 injured
2 killed
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL WILL SET ITSELF WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED AND EMERGENCY BRAKE IS SET, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES/FATALITIES.
NHTSA complaint #513873 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Imperial B, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
FUEL FLOWS BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN TANKS, ESPECIALLY ON SLANTED R0ADS/WHEN PARKED ON CURB.
NHTSA complaint #514180 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
UPPER RADIATOR HOSE LEAK.
NHTSA complaint #513390 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
COOLANT LEAK AT UPPER RADIATOR HOSE.
NHTSA complaint #513873 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.