2004 International 4300 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light (1) · Service Brakes, Air (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (90)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-02-03 · IK4300035 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this tool is designed to compare diamond logic feature data across multiple vehicle configuration files. it allows users to quickly load files either manually or directly from the diamond logic builder vehicles folder using vin-based selection. as files are added or removed, the comparison runs auto
Engine 2026-01-02 · IK2600047 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine replacements for all international engines will need to follow this procedure.
Structure:body 2025-12-19 · IK1600272 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this document will guide the user through a step-by-step procedure for detecting water leaks in vehicle cabs and windshields using an ultrasonic sound detector.
Power Train 2025-12-05 · IK0600030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this document will guide the user through understanding prop shaft codes and understanding the variations of prop codes. (metric prop codes start with the number a 4 and non metric prop codes start with a 2.)
Structure:body 2025-11-06 · IK1201009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
in some geographic areas, ambient temperatures reaching below 15°f (-10 °c), including high levels of humidity, an operator may experience engine stalling, low performance, and or poor aftertreatment performance. this is caused by condensation accumulating and freezing within the charge air cooler (
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-28 · IK3400001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
title: service portal iknow feedback case types applies to: all
Showing the 6 most recent of 90 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2015-11-15 · Wheels · 28,000 mi“this truck has been locking up, the front right wheel, for several years, the first time it had 28,000 miles , i have replaced sensors, and nothing helps, the abs light stays on continually...every time i drive it, it is the same lock up wheel....it does this when vehicle is in motion...…”
2010-06-01 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 204,000 mi“the international dt466e diesel motor that has cylinder liner o-ring seals that fail prematurely causing the antifreeze to be leaked into the oil causing the bearings in the motor to fail. the dt motor has been around since the 1960's in the international harvestor farm tractors and have not had this concern. my 2004 international 4300 truck slowly…”
2010-03-16 · Service Brakes, Air · 800 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 international 4300. while driving approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal was engaged which resulted in the vehicle moving into a sideways direction. the failure occurrence was whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was repaired for the malf…”
2008-02-08 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light · 17,000 mi“abs light comes on and the hydraulic brakes lock up. this is a recurring problem with this truck. the first time the abs went off and brakes released. the second time was in september 2006 when the abs light stayed on. i had the brake lines replaced and the system reset and i added an exhaust brakes to help with the braking. this cost me around $5,…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.