Safety notice
Recall on record for this model family
- NHTSA 18V588000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL NHTSA recall: official notice
- NHTSA 22V428000 — STEERING NHTSA recall: official notice
- NHTSA 22V164000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES NHTSA recall: official notice
Verify the unit's serial number against the official notice before purchase.
Buy-Risk Verdict
Inspect before buying · moderate confidence
Short answer: Used International LT: $39,950–$101,500 observed used across 3 listings. The documented cost risk to price in: the fuel pump, the most common X15 complaint. Buy only after inspection. Used examples run $39,950 to $101,500. Basis: youtube.com.Last verified against the primary source on Sep 11, 2026.
Decision status
inspect
Used International LT: $39,950–$101,500 observed used across 3 listings. The documented cost risk to price in: the fuel pump, the most common X15 complaint. Buy only after inspection.
Confidence 55%Market context
$50,950
3 observed comparables
As of Sep 5, 2026Next-150k-Mile Exposure
What can make the cheap machine expensive?
| Component | Severity | Documented repair cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel pump | medium | not yet verified |
| Coolant level sensor | medium | not yet verified |
Fuel pump is the headline X15 platform complaint: "the most common problem is the fuel…"
Cost not yet verifiedLT-specific diagnostic case (2023 model year): a dual-sensor fault -- a failed coolant level…
Cost not yet verifiedNavistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 International ProStar and 9900i trucks, 2018-2019 International LT trucks, 2017-2019 International LoneStar and HX trucks and 2017 International PayStar trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
Common questions
How much does a used International LT cost?
Observed listings range roughly $39,950 to $101,500 depending on age, condition, and configuration (as of 2026-09-05).
What fails on the International LT?
The most cited concerns in our evidence record: Fuel pump, Coolant level sensor. See the risk breakdown above for details and sources.
Is the International LT 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.
Buying
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Evidence excerpts
From the research record
- FAILURES: - Fuel pump is the headline X15 platform complaint: "the most common problem is the fuel pump... from 17 all the way to 21, the fuel pump is having issues," with a recall referenced on camera (video transcript: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh6-x3lp-iM @ 00:01:03-00:01:24). Diagnostic tells: rough idling, excessive smoke, extended cranking (same
- REPAIR: - Injectors (engine-family general, X15/ISX15 shared platform): ~$1,000 each (video transcript: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrDuDh0DsbM @ 00:00:58). - Cylinder
- LIFE: - Documented service life of 500,000+ miles achievable; fuel economy 7-10 MPG typical; base warranty 2yr/250,000mi, extended 5yr/500,000mi. https://www.cylinder-heads.com/cummins-isx/ (engine-family general, not LT-specific). The "~750,000 mi" rebuil
- VIDEO (00:00:09 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddvI0EP_ANg): "with the same kilm, but one truck is going to be selling for $20,000 less"
- VIDEO (00:00:12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddvI0EP_ANg): "going to be selling for $20,000 less"
- VIDEO (00:00:12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddvI0EP_ANg): "going to be selling for $20,000 less than the second one. So, I'd love to"
- VIDEO (00:00:31 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddvI0EP_ANg): "identical trucks, this one here is going to sell for about $20,000 more than the"
- VIDEO (00:00:33 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddvI0EP_ANg): "to sell for about $20,000 more than the"
- MARKET (soarr.com dealer inventory, 3 listings observed 2026-09-05): low $39,950 / median $50,950 / high $101,500. Agent-sourced dealer listings, all International LT625 (2019-2024, 95k-257k mi): $39,950-$101,500, median $50,950.
- RECALL (18V588000, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL): Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 International ProStar and 9900i trucks, 2018-2019 International LT trucks, 2017-2019 International LoneStar and HX trucks and 2017 International PayStar trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditio...
- RECALL (22V428000, STEERING): Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 International HX, HV, LoneStar, LT, MV, RH, IC TC Commercial Bus, and 2022 International WorkStar vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture.
- RECALL (22V164000, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES): Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2023 International LT vehicles equipped with a 1500W Purkeys inverter system. The positive battery cable may be incorrectly routed, causing it to chafe on the side skirt frame and become damaged.
Reference list
Sources
- youtube.comweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- youtube.comweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- youtube.comweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- youtube.comweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- youtube.comweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- cylinder-heads.comweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- dieselrebuildkits.comweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- soarr.com dealer inventory listings (3 real listings observed 2026-09-05)dealer-inventory-aggregator · verified · accessed 2026-09-05
- NHTSA recall 18V588000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL)nhtsa-recall · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-11
- NHTSA recall 22V428000 (STEERING)nhtsa-recall · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-11
- NHTSA recall 22V164000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES)nhtsa-recall · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-11
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