# International RH Series Used Price & Common Problems | Big Rig Risk

> Used International RH Series buying guide: documented failure risks and market prices.

**Verdict:** insufficient-data

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

**Observed used price:** $15,500–$30,224

**Documented failure risks:**
- S13 engine oil leaks: Navistar/International technical bulletin documents known S13 Integrated Powertrain oil leak points, including the rear gear housing boss near the air compressor.
- emissions/electronics reliability reputation: Practitioner forum poster attributes International's reliability decline to the shift to computerized emissions controls starting in 2001.
- build quality / resale value: Forum poster's blunt characterization of International build quality and resale value versus competitors.

## Sources
- [static.nhtsa.gov (failure evidence)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2025/MC-11017819-0001.pdf) (accessed 2026-09-05)
- [thetruckersreport.com (failure evidence)](https://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/threads/stay-away-from-international-trucks.2463570/) (accessed 2026-09-05)
- [soarr.com dealer inventory (7 listings observed 2026-09-05)](https://www.soarr.com/for-sale/trucks/0/International/RH613/all-for-sale) (accessed 2026-09-05)
- [NHTSA recall 23V171000 (PARKING BRAKE)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsacampaignnumber=23V171000) — "Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2023 International HV, HX, LT, RH, and Lonestar vehicles.  The Intellipark Tractor Park Valve Module (PVM) may intermittently become stuck in the un-parked position and fail to move into the park position when the park switch is activated." (accessed 2026-09-11)
- [NHTSA recall 25V276000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsacampaignnumber=25V276000) — "International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2026 HV, HX, LT, MV, RH, and 2025 EMV vehicles.  The linkage that connects the right-side wiper arm to the motor may separate, causing the wipers to fail." (accessed 2026-09-11)

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