International Workstar: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the International Workstar across 6 model years: 0 owner complaints and 160 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 212 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 165 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 78 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 55 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Electronic stability control | 0 | 0 | 5 |
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This document aims to enable technicians to
- This article only applies to Models w/ 0016UZL Built Between 06/23/2014 – 05/11/2020 OR Models w/ 0016UZL…
- This article describes how to fix a speedometer that does not read accurately
- This document provides guidance for assessing the feasibility of implementing a customer-requested change…
- This tool is designed to compare Diamond Logic feature data across multiple vehicle configuration files
- This article is intended to provide information for how to program International Engines that have been…
- This document provides guidance for assessing the feasibility of implementing a customer-requested change…
- New CARB Idle Reduction Change Request
- Engine replacements for all International engines will need to follow this procedure
- This document provides
- This document will guide the user through a step-by-step procedure for detecting water leaks in vehicle…
- In some geographic areas, ambient temperatures reaching below 15°F (-10 °C), including high levels of…
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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 2026-11-04.