AI Damage2004 International 4400: common problems
Owners of the 2004 International 4400 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 33% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 33% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Massive fuel leak under truck cab. This was caused by fuel return line coming off back of engine. Plastic clip that is not securely fastened is factory design. Very unsafe in my opinion.
The contact stated that vehicle burst into flames from under the dashboard while parked in the garage and shut off. As a result, the building also burned down. The fire department was contacted and no injuries were reported. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.
Dt*: the contact stated after shutting the vehicle down, the bottom liner o-ring propelled through the number 4 cylinder. The radiator fluid drained into the oil which resulted in the engine seizure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the engine was over hauled. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated05/16/06.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the 4400 has 1 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2004 International 4400?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine and cooling, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (33%), smoke, burning smell, fire (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2004 International 4400?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2004 International 4400 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2004 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.