Hummer H2 complaints by model year
323 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2005 | 79 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 59 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 | 141 | 13 | 4 | 4 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2002–2009. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 1 | 45 | 10 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 24 | 14 | 27 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 0 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Hummer H2 recalls (11)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one H2 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10V240000 | Jun 4, 2010 | HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER MODULE SHORT CIRCUIT | 2006–2009 | — |
| 08V456000 | Sep 9, 2008 | WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR | 2003 | — |
| 08V441000 | Aug 28, 2008 | HEATED WIPER WASHER SYSTEM | 2006, 2007, 2008 | — |
| 07V373000 | Aug 22, 2007 | ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRING | 2008 | — |
| 05V552000 | Dec 7, 2005 | TIRE INFORMATION LABEL/FMVSS 110 | 2006 | — |
| 05V455000 | Oct 5, 2005 | POWER STEERING HOSE | 2006 | — |
| 05V163000 | Apr 22, 2005 | SEAT BELT ROUTING | 2004, 2005 | — |
| 05V043000 | Feb 8, 2005 | HYDRO-BOOST/HYDRAULIC BRAKE/BOSCH | 2004, 2005 | — |
| 04V045000 | Feb 4, 2004 | GM/FMVSS 135/BRAKE VALVE | 2003, 2004 | — |
| 03V075000 | Mar 6, 2003 | GM/FMVSS 114/MECHANICAL OVERRIDE | 2003 | — |
| 02V283000 | Oct 29, 2002 | GM/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR | 2003 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
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Hummer H2 FAQ
How many recalls has the Hummer H2 had?
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns that cover at least one Hummer H2 model year from 2002 to 2009. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Hummer H2 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 8 model years with settled counts, the 2003 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (141) and the 2002 the fewest (2). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Hummer H2 problems?
Across the 2002–2009 model years, owners most often name the visibility, electrical system, service brakes in complaints filed with NHTSA.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.