International Lonestar recalls and problems
41 recalls and 5 owner complaints for 17 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
41
Complaints
5
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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International Lonestar by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Lonestar | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Lonestar | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Lonestar | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Lonestar | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Lonestar | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Lonestar | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Lonestar | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Lonestar | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Lonestar | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Lonestar | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Lonestar | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Lonestar | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 Lonestar | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 Lonestar | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Lonestar | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Lonestar | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Lonestar | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported International Lonestar problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 |
All International Lonestar recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-817 | Nov 25, 2025 | 2016–2023 | Service Brakes, Air, Electrical System | International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2016 7600, 2016-2023 Lonestar, 2018 8600, 2018-2023 LT, 2021-2026 MV, 2022-2023 RH, 2023-2026 HX, and 2025-2026 HV vehicles. |
| 24V-818 | Oct 31, 2024 | 2021–2024 | Electrical System, Service Brakes, Air | International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Lonestar, 2021-2025 RH, HV, MV, LT, HX, and 2022 PROSTAR vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). |
| 23V-370 | May 25, 2023 | 2021–2024 | Service Brakes, Air | Navistar, Inc. |
| 23V-353 | May 18, 2023 | 2010–2011, 2013, 2016 | Exterior Lighting | Navistar, Inc. |
| 23V-248 | Apr 6, 2023 | 2017–2019 | Electrical System | Navistar, Inc. |
| 23V-171 | Mar 16, 2023 | 2023 | Parking Brake | Navistar, Inc. |
| 22V-869 | Nov 23, 2022 | 2023 | Suspension, Steering | Navistar, Inc. |
| 22V-609 | Aug 10, 2022 | 2023 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Navistar, Inc. |
| 22V-546 | Jul 28, 2022 | 2018–2021 | Electrical System | Navistar, Inc. |
| 22V-428 | Jun 16, 2022 | 2022–2023 | Steering | Navistar, Inc. |
| 21V-079 | Feb 17, 2021 | 2018–2021 | Engine, Electrical System | Navistar, Inc. |
| 18V-826 | Nov 21, 2018 | 2018–2019 | Power Train | Navistar, Inc. |
| 18V-597 | Sep 7, 2018 | 2019 | Service Brakes, Air | Navistar, Inc. |
| 18V-588 | Sep 5, 2018 | 2017–2019 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Navistar, Inc. |
| 18V-293 | May 3, 2018 | 2018–2019 | Seat Belts | Navistar, Inc. |
| 17V-575 | Sep 20, 2017 | 2016 | Steering | Navistar, Inc. |
| 17V-174 | Mar 14, 2017 | 2017–2018 | Service Brakes, Air | Navistar Inc. |
| 16V-938 | Dec 28, 2016 | 2017 | Electrical System | Navistar, Inc. |
| 16V-453 | Jun 21, 2016 | 2017 | Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System | Navistar, Inc. |
| 15V-776 | Nov 20, 2015 | 2013–2014 | Vehicle Speed Control | Navistar, Inc. |
| 15V-631 | Oct 8, 2015 | 2016 | Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling | Navistar Inc. |
| 15V-607 | Sep 29, 2015 | 2012–2014 | Trailer Hitches | Navistar, Inc. |
| 15V-329 | May 29, 2015 | 2015–2016 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Navistar, Inc. |
| 15V-241 | Apr 22, 2015 | 2013–2015 | Visibility | Navistar, Inc. |
| 15V-165 | Mar 23, 2015 | 2015–2016 | Service Brakes, Air | Navistar, Inc. |
| 14V-688 | Oct 31, 2014 | 2010–2015 | Electrical System | Navistar, Inc. |
| 14V-064 | Feb 20, 2014 | 2012–2013 | Service Brakes | Navistar Inc., is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 International Lonestar, Paystar, Prostar, Workstar and 9900 trucks, equipped with feature code 0504501, 0504504, or 04EWM Reduced Stopping Distance (RSD) brake… |
| 13V-439 | Sep 18, 2013 | 2008–2013 | Equipment, Trailer Hitches | Navistar, Inc. |
| 13V-146 | Apr 17, 2013 | 2011–2012 | Visibility | Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 International Lonestar, model year 2012-2013 International Terrastar and model year 2011-2013 International DuraStar, ProStar, TranStar, and WorkStar commercial trucks… |
| 12V-507 | Oct 17, 2012 | 2013 | Steering | Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International brand LoneStar, ProStar, and WorkStar commercial trucks, manufactured from April 22, 2012, through October 29, 2012, and equipped with steering wheel feature… |
| 12V-339 | Jul 19, 2012 | 2010–2011 | Wheels | Navistar is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 International Lonestar vehicles, manufactured from January 29, 2009, through February 21, 2011 and equipped with the Harley Davidson option package with feature codes… |
| 12V-196 | May 2, 2012 | 2012–2013 | Electrical System | Navistar is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 paystar, workstar, transtar, and prostar, and model year 2012 and 2013 lonestar commercial trucks manufactured from june 1, 2009, through april 4, 2012, equipped… |
| 12V-115 | Mar 22, 2012 | 2012 | Equipment | Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012 international lonestar and prostar trucks, manufactured from march 24, 2011, through november 22, 2011, equipped with a feature code 08vts, 08jau, or 08jaw battery box. |
| 12V-052 | Feb 13, 2012 | 2011–2013 | Service Brakes, Air | Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 ic bus ce-c, hc, and international 9400 and certain model year 2011 through 2013 international durastar, paystar, workstar, transtar, lonestar, prostar, 9200, and 9800… |
| 11V-252 | Apr 19, 2011 | 2011–2012 | Service Brakes, Air | Navistar is recall certain model year 2011 and 2012 international durastar, paystar, workstar, transtar, lonestar and prostar commercial trucks manufactured from november 5, 2010, through march 10, 2011, for failing to… |
| 10V-408 | Sep 14, 2010 | 2010–2011 | Wheels | Navistar is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 international lonestar heavy trucks manufactured from june 11, 2008 through june 14, 2010, equipped with styled aluminum wheels, feature code 27drs or 27drt. |
| 10V-383 | Aug 24, 2010 | 2009–2011 | Visibility | Navistar is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 international prostar and lonestar heavy trucks manufactured from january 2, 2007 through june 1, 2010. |
| 10V-259 | Jun 14, 2010 | 2010–2011 | Steering | Navistar is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 international 4300m, 8600, lonestar and prostar brand trucks manufactured from may 6, 2009 through may 25, 2010. |
| 10V-107 | Mar 18, 2010 | 2010–2011 | Electrical System | Navistar has notified NHTSA of a defect on certain model year 2008-2011 international trucks equipped with an optional jump start stud. |
| 10V-037 | Feb 3, 2010 | 2009–2010 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Navistar is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 international prostar and lonestar trucks equipped with feature code 04azt roll stability control. |
| 08V-618 | Nov 24, 2008 | 2008–2010 | Service Brakes, Air | Navistar is recalling 14,048 my 2008-2010 lonestar and prostar trucks. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the International Lonestar?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2020 International Lonestar has the most reports (1). Check the 2020 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the International Lonestar have?
NHTSA lists 41 safety recalls covering International Lonestar model years 2008–2024.
What are the most common International Lonestar problems?
Owners report power train, service brakes, electrical system problems most often.