Is the Hummer H1 Reliable?

19922006 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

97/100
Excellent

Reliability Score

1
Total Recalls
7
Owner Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Hummer H1 Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
200610
95
Excellent
2005Not enough data
2004Not enough data
200305
95
Excellent
200201
99
Excellent
2001Not enough data
2000Not enough data
199901
99
Excellent
1998Not enough data
1997Not enough data

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the H1 Compares to Similar Vehicles

Hummer H197/100
Suv Category Average68/100

The H1 scores 29 points above the average suv — a strong result.

Known Hummer H1 Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
1
STRUCTURE
1
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1

Based on 7 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hummer H1 reliable?+

The Hummer H1 scores 97/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 1 recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year H1 is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2002 H1 achieved the highest reliability score of 99/100 with 0 recalls and 1 complaints.

How many miles does a H1 last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Hummer H1 owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used H1 will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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