Recall on record for this model family
- NHTSA 15V165000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR NHTSA recall: official notice
- NHTSA 17V575000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY NHTSA recall: official notice
Verify the unit's serial number against the official notice before purchase.
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 11, 2026.
Documented failure points and real market prices for the International DuraStar, sourced and dated.
Confidence 0%5 observed comparables
As of Sep 5, 2026What can make the cheap machine expensive?
| Component | Severity | Documented repair cost |
|---|---|---|
| EGR cooler | high | not yet verified |
| high-pressure fuel pump | high | not yet verified |
| turbocharger / VGT actuator | medium | not yet verified |
| Allison transmission | medium | not yet verified |
EGR cooler cracking on the DuraStar 4300's MaxxForce engine allows coolant into the exhaust, producing visible symptoms and coolant loss.
Cost not yet verifiedFuel pump failures on the 4300/DuraStar contaminate the entire fuel system with metal debris, requiring a full cleaning beyond just pump replacement.
Cost not yet verifiedVariable geometry turbo actuators on the DuraStar's engine fail frequently, producing black smoke and power loss.
Cost not yet verifiedDuraStar units with Allison automatic transmissions show delayed engagement and slipping under load as the transmission ages.
Cost not yet verifiedNavistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 International 9900, DuraStar, LoneStar, PayStar, ProStar, WorkStar and 2015 International TranStar and IC Bus CE vehicles equipped with a Haldex air braking system. The affected brake actuators may have been manufactured with an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism. This could cause dragging or overheated brakes.
Common questions
How much does a used International DuraStar cost?
Observed listings range roughly $19,600 to $61,995 depending on age, condition, and configuration (as of 2026-09-05).
What fails on the International DuraStar?
The most cited concerns in our evidence record: EGR cooler, high-pressure fuel pump, turbocharger / VGT actuator. See the risk breakdown above for details and sources.
Is the International DuraStar under recall?
A safety recall exists for this model family. Verify the unit's serial number against the official notice linked on this page before buying.
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From the research record
- FAILURE (2026-09-05, agent-fetched, Claude spot-verified sample): EGR cooler: "coolant to leak into the exhaust system. You'll see white smoke from the exhaust and coolant loss" https://www.skylinerrepaircenter.com/blog/international-4300-medium-duty-maintenance-and-known-issues
- FAILURE (2026-09-05, agent-fetched, Claude spot-verified sample): high-pressure fuel pump: "The pump sends metal shavings through the fuel system, contaminating injectors and requiring complete fuel system cleaning" https://www.skylinerrepaircenter.com/blog/international-4300-medium-duty-maintenance-and-known-issues
- FAILURE (2026-09-05, agent-fetched, Claude spot-verified sample): turbocharger / VGT actuator: "black smoke, loss of power, and oil consumption. The variable geometry turbo actuators fail frequently" https://www.skylinerrepaircenter.com/blog/international-4300-medium-duty-maintenance-and-known-issues
- FAILURE (2026-09-05, agent-fetched, Claude spot-verified sample): Allison transmission: "delayed engagement from park to drive, or slipping between 2nd and 3rd gear under load" https://www.skylinerrepaircenter.com/blog/international-4300-medium-duty-maintenance-and-known-issues
- MARKET (5 real listings, 2026-09-05): low $19,600 / median $37,950 / high $61,995. Agent-sourced: 5 real listings (2016-2019, 69k-259k mi), soarr.com lists these under "International DuraStar 4300" (factory chassis designation). $19,600-$61,995, median $37,950.
- RECALL (15V165000, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR): Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 International 9900, DuraStar, LoneStar, PayStar, ProStar, WorkStar and 2015 International TranStar and IC Bus CE vehicles equipped with a Haldex air braking system. The affected brake actuators may have been manufactured with an...
- RECALL (17V575000, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY): Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016 International DuraStar, LoneStar, ProStar, TerraStar, TranStar, WorkStar, 9900i, and IC Bus HC vehicles equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie...
Sources
- skylinerrepaircenter.com (failure evidence)repair-industry · verified · accessed 2026-09-05
- soarr.com dealer inventory (5 real listings)dealer-inventory-aggregator · verified · accessed 2026-09-05
- NHTSA recall 15V165000 (SERVICE BRAKES, AIR)nhtsa-recall · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-11
- NHTSA recall 17V575000 (STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY)nhtsa-recall · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-11
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