The Used Car Index

2012 International Durastar problems

No complaints are listed for the 2012 International Durastar. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.

Data build 2026-10-09.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as INTERNATIONAL DURASTAR.

At a glance

Complaints
0
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
13
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
82,736
Investigations
1
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
300

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.

Recalls

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13 recalls. Showing the latest 10 of 13.

17V792000

Date: 2017-12-11. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2001 International 4700, 2000-2002 4900, 2001-2003 8100 (TranStar) and 9100I, 2002-2003, 2005, 2007-2009, 2012-2014 and 2016-2018 DuraStar, 2012 and 2014-2017 ProStar, 2014-2015 TerraStar, and 2018 LT trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing t (excerpt)

Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury. (excerpt)

Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, instructing them to notify Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

15V394000

Date: 2015-06-22. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 International Durastar trucks manufactured May 13, 2009, to June 24, 2013, 2011-2012 International Workstar trucks manufactured November 30, 2010, to September 26, 2011, and 2010-2014 IC Bus HC transit buses manufactured November 19, 2009, to April 24, 2013. The affected vehicles may have an improperly routed engine grid heater p (excerpt)

Consequence: If the cable contacts the metal edge of the cab, it may cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire. (excerpt)

Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will secure the power feed cable so that it cannot contact the cab, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15514. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

15V241000

Date: 2015-04-22. Systems: VISIBILITY.

Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 International DuraStar, ProStar, TranStar and WorkStar, 2012-2015 International TerraStar, 2013-2015 International LoneStar and IC Bus HC, and 2014-2015 IC Bus AC vehicles. A vehicle double battery jump start or electrical load dump event could result in an overvoltage condition of a component within the HVAC system linear power (excerpt)

Consequence: If the LPM overheats and fails, there is an increased risk of a fire. (excerpt)

Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LPM with an upgraded one, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on June 18, 2015. A second notification will mailed when parts become available. The recall began on August 6, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15509. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

14V063000

Date: 2014-02-19. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 International DuraStar Trucks and 2012-2014 International TerraStar trucks intended for emergency vehicle operations manufactured from February 25, 2010, through February 18, 2013, and equipped with 2010 MaxxForce 7 V8 diesel engines. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Warning Protection Shutdown (EWPS) was inadvertently re-ena (excerpt)

Consequence: If the Engine Warning Protection System is enabled and certain engine faults occur, the emergency vehicle may shutdown (EWPS) hampering rescue operations and increasing the risk of injury. (excerpt)

Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the ECM software to ensure that the EWPS is disabled, free of charge. The recall began on March 12, 2014. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-5000. Navistar's recall number for this campaign is 14505. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

13V146000

Date: 2013-04-17. Systems: VISIBILITY.

Defect: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 International Lonestar, model year 2012-2013 International Terrastar and model year 2011-2013 International DuraStar, ProStar, TranStar, and WorkStar commercial trucks manufactured from June 1, 2010, through March 7, 2012 and equipped with day cab codes 16CAB, 16030, or 16196 and feature codes 16WCE, 16WCR, 16XWD, 16XWE, 16XWV, 16XXB, 16XXD, 16XXE (excerpt)

Consequence: If the sun shade separates from the cab roof during vehicle operation, the sudden release of the sun shade could distract the driver increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and strengthen the sun shade mounting, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 10, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's campaign number is 13505. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

13V020000

Date: 2013-01-17. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Defect: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 IC Bus brand model 1300FBC, CE, HC, and RE buses; model year 2011-2013 International brand model Durastar, model year 2013 International brand Workstar trucks; model year 2013 Holiday Rambler brand model Ambassador and Endeavor vehicles; and model year 2013 Monaco brand model Diplomat and Knight vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured August 5 (excerpt)

Consequence: An unexpected engine shut down while driving may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPR wire connector free of charge. The safety recall began on March 15, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

12V509000

Date: 2012-10-18. Systems: SEATS.

Defect: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012 International DuraStar and Workstar commercial trucks, manufactured from April 26, 2011, through December 19, 2011, and equipped with a 7 degree passenger seat (feature code 16JAJ or SCBA). During a load test, the front passenger seat separated from its mounting rails. Thus, the vehicles failed to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle S (excerpt)

Consequence: In the event of a crash, the seat may may come loose resulting in an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant. (excerpt)

Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat adjuster rail, anchor plate, and mounting hardware, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 18, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

12V465000

Date: 2012-09-20. Systems: PARKING BRAKE.

Defect: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International 8600, 2012 and 2013 Durastar, 2011-2013 ProStar, and 2012 WorkStar trucks, manufactured from November 23, 2010, through April 02, 2012, and equipped with piston spring brake feature code 04EVP. The piston bore area of the parking brake chamber may have an air leak could result in the parking brake not fully releasing.

Consequence: If the parking brake does not fully release, the service brakes may lock up without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spring brake chamber free of charge. The safety recall began on November 6, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

12V052000

Date: 2012-02-13. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.

Defect: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 IC BUS CE-C, HC, AND INTERNATIONAL 9400 AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 THROUGH 2013 INTERNATIONAL DURASTAR, PAYSTAR, WORKSTAR, TRANSTAR, LONESTAR, PROSTAR, 9200, AND 9800, AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 INTERNATIONAL 9900, VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 26, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN E (excerpt)

Consequence: UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED WITHOUT ILLUMINATING THE BRAKE LIGHTS, FAILING TO GIVE PROPER WARNING TO OTHER DRIVERS. (excerpt)

Remedy: NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL PROVIDE A TEMPORARY REPAIR UNTIL BENDIX DEVELOPS A PERMANENT REMEDY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

11V589000

Date: 2011-12-19. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Defect: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 INTERNATIONAL DURASTAR AND IC BUS HC HEAVY TRUCKS AND BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 10, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 18, 2011,THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A MERITOR MFS08 SERIES NON-DRIVE FRONT STEER AXLE. DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS, THE STEERING ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY TORQUED.

Consequence: INSUFFICIENT TORQUE OF THE STEERING ARM BOLTS MAY RESULT IN BOLT FATIGUE AND FRACTURE AND/OR ARM SEPARATION, THEREBY POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 10, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

1 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

300 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM83
EQUIPMENT61
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING37
ENGINE29
STRUCTURE19
POWER TRAIN16
VISIBILITY15
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC14

11035952

Date: 2026-07-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

This article describes how to fix a speedometer that does not read accurately. An inaccurate speedometer can be caused by changing the tire size, changing rear axle ratio (RAR), or by parameters being inadvertently changed during a programming event. Use the formulas and calculator below to correct

11032505

Date: 2026-04-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE.

This document enables technicians to: 1. Accurately identify second generation MaxxForce medium duty engine control systems. 2. Understand the programming intricacies related to these systems. 3. Autonomously execute programming tasks without needing technical support.

11028361

Date: 2026-02-05. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.

New CARB Idle Reduction Change Request

11029461

Date: 2026-02-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

This tool is designed to compare Diamond Logic feature data across multiple vehicle configuration files. It allows users to quickly load files either manually or directly from the Diamond Logic Builder Vehicles folder using VIN-based selection. As files are added or removed, the comparison runs auto

11028362

Date: 2026-01-26. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.

This document provides guidance for assessing the feasibility of implementing a customer-requested change to an engine or vehicle parameter/feature. Customer requested changes will be approved in accordance with the requirements specified in 40 CFR Part 1037 to ensure continued compliance with green

11028359

Date: 2026-01-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

Engine replacements for all International engines will need to follow this procedure.

11027310

Date: 2025-12-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

This document will guide the user through a step-by-step procedure for detecting water leaks in vehicle cabs and windshields using an ultrasonic sound detector.

11027312

Date: 2025-12-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

This document provides: Steps to take when switch pack programming fails, or when switch pack disappears after body control module update Sample scenarios Additional information to assist readers in understanding DLB switch pack programming

11026148

Date: 2025-12-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

This document will guide the user through understanding Prop Shaft Codes and understanding the variations of prop codes. (Metric Prop codes start with the number a 4 and Non metric Prop codes start with a 2.)

11026190

Date: 2025-11-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

In some geographic areas, ambient temperatures reaching below 15A?F (-10 A?C), including high levels of humidity, an operator may experience engine stalling, low performance, and or poor aftertreatment performance. This is caused by condensation accumulating and freezing within the Charge Air Cooler

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.
  • NHTSA's complaints API and bulk file list no complaint for this make, model and model year in this data build.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

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