MYRModel Year Report

2009 International Prostar

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2009 International Prostar
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:17:22.454Z

Only 4 complaints 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, International Prostar Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2004: 0 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 2 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2009 2010: 7 complaints 2011: 4 complaints 2011 2012: 6 complaints 2013: 8 complaints 2014: 3 complaints 2014 2015: 0 complaints 2016: 0 complaints 2017: 1 complaints 2017 2018: 0 complaints 2019: 0 complaints 2022: 0 complaints 2022
2009: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
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20030
20040
20050
20060
20070
20082
20094
20107
20114
20126
20138
20143
20150
20160
20171
20180
20190
20220

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 4 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED UP TO 85 MPH. THE BRAKES WERE BEING DEPRESSED DURING THE FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120104

ENGINE

1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine.

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CATERPILLAR ACERT C13 VIN OLEE23243 ARD HEAD FAILURE. CAUSED THE TRUCK TO SHUT DOWN IN TRAFFIC, LEADING TO A SAFETY INCIDENT WITH POTENTIAL FOR BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20131206

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
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The contact owns a 2009 International Prostar. The contact stated that the front air conditioner was distributing hot air. While using the defroster, the fuse in the blower motor ignited the dashboard. The fuse panel caught fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231128

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20080509 — parking brake

INTERNATIONAL IS RECALLING MY 2008-2009 4000, 5000, 7000, 8000, 9000 AND PROSTAR TRACTOR/TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX MV-3 DASH CONTROL VALVES. THE MOLDED VALVE BODY HAS AN INCORRECT CORE PIN IN THE I

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BENDIX MV-3 DASH CONTROL VALVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 9, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.

Campaign 08V097000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080710 — electrical system

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 51,588 HEAVY TRUCKS, COMMERCIAL BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 21, 2000 AND MAY 21, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH ONE OR MORE REMOTE POWER MODULES. THE POTTING MATER

Remedy: NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-280-461-1890.

Campaign 08V258000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090320 — service brakes, air

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 14,048 MY 2008-2010 LONESTAR AND PROSTAR TRUCKS. THE SERVICE BRAKE AIR LINE THAT RUNS FROM THE TRACTOR PROTECTION VALVE TO THE FAST BRAKE MODULE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FAST BRAKE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAST BRAKE MODULES AND THE AIR LINES RUNNING TO THE MODULE WILL BE REROUTED TO ELIMINATE LINE TENSION CAUSED BY CAB TO FRAME RELATIVE MOTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 20

Campaign 08V618000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100219 — electronic stability control (esc)

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR AND LONESTAR TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FEATURE CODE 04AZT ROLL STABILITY CONTROL. THE AIR LINE THAT SUPPLIES THE TRACTION SOLENOID

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RELOCATE THE AIR LINE THAT SUPPLIES THE RSC TRACTION SOLENOID VALVE TO THE CORRECT PORT ON THE AIR TANK. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEG

Campaign 10V037000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100910 — electrical system

NAVISTAR HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL JUMP START STUD. CORROSION AT THE BASE OF THE STUD MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT

Remedy: A FINAL REMEDY HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED. NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES BY INSTALLING A NEW JUMP START STUD. REPAIRS WILL BE PREFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM ACTI

Campaign 10V107000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20101215 — visibility

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR AND LONESTAR HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2, 2007 THROUGH JUNE 1, 2010. THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER

Remedy: NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INTERNATIONAL DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 17, 2010. OWNERS

Campaign 10V383000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150302 — electrical system

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 International Lonestar vehicles manufactured October 12, 2009, to June 16, 2014, and 2009-2015 International ProStar vehicles manufactured December 16, 2008, to June 20, 2014.

Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 60 amp relay and battery harness with a 150 amp relay and battery harness, free of charge. Navistar issued an interim notification to owners on December 29, 2014.

Campaign 14V688000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240506 — exterior lighting

Navistar, Inc.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing rear stop/turn signal lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 06, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23514.

Campaign 23V353000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — equipment, trailer hitches

Navistar, Inc.

Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air line routing. If necessary, the air line routing will be corrected free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590.

Campaign 13V439000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 International Prostar — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V439000 (equipment, trailer hitches) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V097000 (parking brake) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V258000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V618000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V037000 (electronic stability control (esc)) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V107000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V383000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V688000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V353000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2009 International Prostar 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 2009 International Prostar?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 International Prostar have?

9 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.