Is the Hummer H3 Reliable?

20062010 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

63/100
Fair

Reliability Score

10
Total Recalls
529
Owner Complaints
19
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Hummer H3 Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
201026
84
Excellent
20092433
59
Fair
20082821
60
Fair
2007217013
54
Fair
200622282
59
Fair

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

How the H3 Compares to Similar Vehicles

Hummer H363/100
Suv Category Average68/100

The H3 scores 5 points below the average suv. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known Hummer H3 Reliability Issues

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
109
ENGINE
65
VISIBILITY/WIPER
37
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
32
AIR BAGS
23
POWER TRAIN
21

Based on 529 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hummer H3 reliable?+

The Hummer H3 scores 63/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 5 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 10 recall campaigns and 529 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year H3 is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2010 H3 achieved the highest reliability score of 84/100 with 2 recalls and 6 complaints.

How many miles does a H3 last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Hummer H3 owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used H3 will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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