International Lonestar problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 40 recalls on file for the International Lonestar (2008–2024).

Complaints
2
Recalls
40
Model years
17
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

20082010201220142016201811202020222024
NHTSA complaints per International Lonestar 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 Lonestar model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2024 Lonestar00002—
2023 Lonestar00007—
2022 Lonestar00004—
2021 Lonestar00005—
2020 Lonestar10003Transmission & Drivetrain
2019 Lonestar10008Brakes
2018 Lonestar00008—
2017 Lonestar00006—
2016 Lonestar00006—
2015 Lonestar00004—
2014 Lonestar00004—
2013 Lonestar000010—
2012 Lonestar00009—
2011 Lonestar000011—
2010 Lonestar00009—
2009 Lonestar00003—
2008 Lonestar00001—

Most common International Lonestar problem areas (all years)

  • Brakes
    1 complaints
  • Electrical System
    1 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints

International Lonestar recalls

  • Recall 25V817000Nov 25, 2025678 vehiclesModel years 2016–2023

    Risk: Safety systems that depend on the ECU, such as Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System, may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V818000Oct 31, 2024105,276 vehiclesModel years 2021–2024

    Risk: Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V370000May 25, 202359,684 vehiclesModel years 2021–2024

    Risk: An ABS indicator light that fails to remain illuminated will not alert the driver of an ABS malfunction, which could increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V353000May 18, 202332,880 vehiclesModel years 2010–2016

    Risk: Low visibility or obstructed back up lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V248000Apr 6, 202342,054 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: An overheated electrical circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 23V171000Mar 16, 202324 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A PVM that fails to move into park can cause a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V869000Nov 23, 202225,822 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A loss of tension in the steering and suspension joints may lead to steering instability and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V609000Aug 10, 2022283 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V546000Jul 28, 20228,483 vehiclesModel years 2018–2021

    Risk: Excessively hot battery ground cables may cause personal injury during battery maintenance repairs. In addition, a battery post that separates from the battery can result in an engine stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V428000Jun 16, 202233,655 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V079000Feb 17, 202127,457 vehiclesModel years 2018–2021

    Risk: An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V826000Nov 21, 201821,740 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a 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 18V588000Sep 5, 201826,288 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, 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 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 17V174000Mar 14, 20172,786 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: A loss of brake air pressure could lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V938000Dec 28, 2016294 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: An electrical short to ground increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 16V453000Jun 21, 20161,191 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of 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 15V607000Sep 29, 20153,776 vehiclesModel years 2012–2014

    Risk: If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V329000May 29, 2015102 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: If the stack tail pipe separates from the exhaust pipe it can fall into the roadway possibly hitting another vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V241000Apr 22, 201582,736 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015

    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.

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