Hummer H3 years to avoid
More than twice the H3's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Hummer H3 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Hummer H3 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Hummer H3 problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical246
- Engine176
- Visibility141
- Body75
- Airbags64
- Transmission43
- Suspension41
- Brakes38
- Fuel system28
- Driver assistance26
- Steering22
- Locks13
Most reported problems on the Hummer H3
Won't start 63Fire or smoke 43Check engine light 42Misfire 32Stalling 28Loss of power 26
Hummer H3 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95 | 7 | Electrical | 60,000 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 83 | 69 | Electrical | 75,000 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 75 | 113 | Electrical | 77,079 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2007 | 47 | 238 | Electrical | 84,995 | 2 | 12 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 31 | 361 | Electrical | 75,000 | 4 | 10 | Avoid |
| 2003 | 95 | 2 | Electrical | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 4
Questions about the Hummer H3
What years of the Hummer H3 should you avoid?
2006 and 2007. Each has more than twice the Hummer H3's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2006 alone has 361, mostly about electrical and engine.
What is the best year for a used Hummer H3?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Hummer H3?
Electrical, with 246 complaints across all years, followed by engine (176) and visibility (141).
How many recalls does the Hummer H3 have?
4 recalls between 2003 and 2010. The 2006 model year has the most, with 4.
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