AI Damage2007 International 9400I: common problems
Owners of the 2007 International 9400I filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 67% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 3 Suspension 33% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 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.
While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from outside of the vehicle. The brake pedal and the emergency brake were applied with force. The contact exit the vehicle and noticed flames coming from the rear of it near the drive axle.
A week and half b4 my truck caught fire a code came up on the dash took it to dealer told me to stop worrying about the small stuff and drive the '!@#$% thing. On july 23 2008 it caught fire, burnt to ground had an investigation done put navistar and libberty international on notice. Truck only had 93,888.
2007 international 9400i had heated a brake drum which blew a tire and the tire caught fire. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0470-90) updated02/24/10
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 9400I has 2 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 International 9400I?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, electrical system, suspension. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (100%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 International 9400I?
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 2007 International 9400I 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 2007 models
Read also
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.