# International DuraStar Used Price & Common Problems | Big Rig Risk

> International DuraStar: used $19,600 to $61,995. Documented problems: EGR cooler and high-pressure fuel pump. What to inspect before you buy.

**Verdict:** insufficient-data

Documented failure points and real market prices for the International DuraStar, sourced and dated.

**Observed used price:** $19,600–$61,995

**Documented failure risks:**
- EGR cooler: EGR cooler cracking on the DuraStar 4300's MaxxForce engine allows coolant into the exhaust, producing visible symptoms and coolant loss.
- high-pressure fuel pump: Fuel pump failures on the 4300/DuraStar contaminate the entire fuel system with metal debris, requiring a full cleaning beyond just pump replacement.
- turbocharger / VGT actuator: Variable geometry turbo actuators on the DuraStar's engine fail frequently, producing black smoke and power loss.
- Allison transmission: DuraStar units with Allison automatic transmissions show delayed engagement and slipping under load as the transmission ages.

## Sources
- [skylinerrepaircenter.com (failure evidence)](https://www.skylinerrepaircenter.com/blog/international-4300-medium-duty-maintenance-and-known-issues) (accessed 2026-09-05)
- [soarr.com dealer inventory (5 real listings)](https://www.soarr.com/for-sale/trucks/0/International/DuraStar/all-for-sale) (accessed 2026-09-05)
- [NHTSA recall 15V165000 (SERVICE BRAKES, AIR)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsacampaignnumber=15V165000) — "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 incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism.  This could cause dragging or overheated brakes." (accessed 2026-09-11)
- [NHTSA recall 17V575000 (STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsacampaignnumber=17V575000) — "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 rod to loosen." (accessed 2026-09-11)

_Last verified 2026-09-11. Source: Big Rig Risk — https://bigrigrisk.com/trucks/international-durastar/ — every claim checked against a primary source before publication (see /methodology/)._