1994 International Harvester 4700
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 7 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel system, gasoline.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE ON PASSENGER SIDE. OWNER IS AWARE OF OTHERS WITH SAME RESULT OF FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950612
SAFETY TIMELINE
FOUR COMPRESSION BACKPLATE RETAINING FASTENERS ON THE TURBO-CHARGER WERE TORQUED ONLY HAND TIGHT. THIS ALLOWS THE FASTENERS TO LOOSEN, AND CAUSES OIL TO LEAK INTO THE COMPRESSOR AIR SIDE OF THE TURBO-
Remedy: REPLACE THE SUSPECT TURBO-CHARGER WITH A NEW TURBO-CHARGER.
Campaign 94V144000 — check if this car was fixed
THE BASE OF THE ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS MADE OF DIE CAST ALUMINUM. THE BASE MOUNTS DIRECTLY TO THE CAB FIREWALL. THE CAB FIREWALL IS NOT RIGID ENOUGH OR FLAT ENOUGH AT THE MOUNTING SURFACE, CA
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY AND INSTALL A PLATE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR MOUNTING BASE AND THE FIREWALL ON THOSE UNITS WHERE THE BASE IS NOT BROKEN AND HAS NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF A
Campaign 94V196000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1994 International Harvester 4700 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 94V144000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 94V196000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 1994 International Harvester 4700 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 International Harvester 4700?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 International Harvester 4700 have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.