Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7 | −94% | 2 | Electrical | Good |
| 2009 | 69 | −57% | 2 | Electrical | Good |
| 2008 | 113 | −24% | 2 | Electrical | Average |
| 2007 | 238 | 2.4× | 2 | Electrical | Avoid |
| 2006 | 362 | 3.1× | 4 | Electrical | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median H3 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Hummer H3 problems
Latest Hummer H3 recalls
Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Fan/motor
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Hummer H3 vehicles manufactured February 5, 2005, to May 24, 2010, and 2009-2010 Hummer H3T vehicles manufactured May 21, 2008, to May 24, 2010.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace part of the blower motor connector and harness, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2016. Owners may contact Hummer customer service at 1-800-732-5493.
Structure › Body › Hood
GM is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 Hummer h3 vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the integral clip-tabs on the louver on the hood May fracture, causing the hood louver rattle against the hood and become loose.
Remedy: Dealers will apply an adhesive to the hood louver to secure it to the hood. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on April 12, 2010.
Air bags › Frontal
Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.
Remedy: Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (GM) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in GM's letter to…
Equipment › Other › Labels
Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on March 31, 2006.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Hummer H3 should you avoid?
2006 and 2007 — these years have the most complaints relative to other H3 years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2006.
What is the best year for the Hummer H3?
2010 has the fewest complaints compared with other H3 years at the same age, followed by 2009 and 2008. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Hummer H3 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (244), engine & cooling (176) and windows, wipers & sunroof (109). Electrical complaints peak in the 2006 model year.
How many recalls has the Hummer H3 had?
4 recalls across 2006–2010. The model year with the most is 2006. See all Hummer H3 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.