International Durastar problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 34 recalls on file for the International Durastar (2005–2020).

Complaints: 2
Recalls: 34
Model years: 15
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per International Durastar model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every International Durastar model year

Year	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Recalls	Top problem
2020 Durastar	0	0	0	4	—
2019 Durastar	0	0	0	8	—
2018 Durastar	0	0	0	9	—
2017 Durastar	1	1	1	6	Airbags
2016 Durastar	0	0	0	7	—
2015 Durastar	0	0	0	6	—
2014 Durastar	0	0	0	8	—
2013 Durastar	0	0	0	12	—
2012 Durastar	0	0	0	13	—
2011 Durastar	0	0	0	10	—
2010 Durastar	0	0	0	2	—
2009 Durastar	1	0	0	2	Brakes
2008 Durastar	0	0	0	1	—
2007 Durastar	0	0	0	1	—
2005 Durastar	0	0	0	1	—

Most common International Durastar problem areas (all years)

Airbags
1 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electrical System
1 complaints

International Durastar recalls

Recall 23V397000Jun 2, 20236,786 vehiclesModel years 2016
Risk: An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Recall 23V248000Apr 6, 202342,054 vehiclesModel years 2017–2020
Risk: An overheated electrical circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Recall 21V366000May 19, 20211,780 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recall 20V810000Dec 23, 202017,213 vehiclesModel years 2014–2020
Risk: Unexpected Vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Recall 20V219000Apr 17, 202027,421 vehiclesModel years 2017–2020
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 19V841000Nov 21, 201912,539 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 19V239000Mar 26, 20197 vehiclesModel years 2018
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 19V216000Mar 20, 201923,122 vehiclesModel years 2017–2020
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of crash.
Recall 18V597000Sep 7, 20182,089 vehiclesModel years 2019
Risk: An air leak or separation of the spring brake chamber can increase the needed stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V293000May 3, 201818,665 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019
Risk: If the D-ring bolt breaks during a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Recall 17V792000Dec 11, 201710,195 vehiclesModel years 2005–2018
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Recall 17V575000Sep 20, 20171,175 vehiclesModel years 2016
Risk: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 16V141000Mar 8, 20162,747 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017
Risk: If the parking brake cable connection fails, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Recall 15V776000Nov 20, 201515,730 vehiclesModel years 2013–2014
Risk: A high engine idle may make downshifting the transmission difficult and the engine brake may be disabled. These factors may hinder slowing down the truck when descending a long grade, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 15V631000Oct 8, 201574 vehiclesModel years 2016
Risk: An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 15V394000Jun 22, 201529,182 vehiclesModel years 2010–2014
Risk: If the cable contacts the metal edge of the cab, it may cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recall 15V241000Apr 22, 201582,736 vehiclesModel years 2011–2015
Risk: If the LPM overheats and fails, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Recall 15V165000Mar 23, 20152,222 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016
Risk: If the brakes drag and overheat there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
Recall 14V572000Sep 19, 20141,050 vehiclesModel years 2015
Risk: If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.
Recall 14V201000Apr 17, 2014297 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015
Risk: If the air disk brake caliper has loose or missing bolts, the air disk brake caliper may come loose from the mounting plate causing the vehicle to pull left or right while braking and lengthening the distance needed to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 14V063000Feb 19, 2014538 vehiclesModel years 2011–2014
Risk: If the Engine Warning Protection System is enabled and certain engine faults occur, the emergency vehicle may shutdown (EWPS) hampering rescue operations and increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 14V062000Feb 19, 2014148 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015
Risk: A reduction in, or loss of, steering increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 13V146000Apr 17, 201314,720 vehiclesModel years 2011–2013
Risk: If the sun shade separates from the cab roof during vehicle operation, the sudden release of the sun shade could distract the driver increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 13V020000Jan 17, 20137,657 vehiclesModel years 2011–2013
Risk: An unexpected engine shut down while driving may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recall 12V509000Oct 18, 20125 vehiclesModel years 2012
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat may may come loose resulting in an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Other International models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology