MYRModel Year Report

2003 Hummer H2

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2003 Hummer H2
RENDERED 2026-10-31T18:43:50.999Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
141
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2003

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Visibility

35% of complaints

Complaints per year

2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 141 complaints 2003 141 2004: 59 complaints 2004 2005: 79 complaints 2005 2006: 22 complaints 2006 2007: 11 complaints 2007 2008: 7 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009
2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 141 complaints 2003 141 2004: 59 complaints 2004 2005: 79 complaints 2005 2006: 22 complaints 2006 2007: 11 complaints 2007 2008: 7 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009
2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 141 complaints 2003 141 2004: 59 complaints 2004 2005: 79 complaints 2005 2006: 22 complaints 2006 2007: 11 complaints 2007 2008: 7 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009

2003: 141 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20022
2003141
200459
200579
200622
200711
20087
20092

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Visibility

35% · 50 reports

Most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

17% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and ignition.

FIRE

Service brakes

13% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Steering

12% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing tie rod assembly and arm.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Hummer H2. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering failed, the front passenger wheel detached from the vehicle, the passenger side front end dropped, and the vehicle slid into a parked truck.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-02-12

Structure

10% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing body and frame and members.

INJURY

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    2002-11-06Visibility02V283000 Certain sport utility and passenger vehicles exhibit a condition in which the windshield wiper motor could fail during use because of improper manufacture.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wiper motor assembly. Owner notification began November 6, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2003-05-29Power train03V075000 Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 114, "Theft protection." These vehicles are equipped with a mechanical override that…

    Remedy: Dealers will eliminate these conditions by disabling the overrides. Owner notification began on May 29, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date…

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    2004-06-18Service brakes, hydraulic04V045000 Certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, ?passenger car brake systems.? Some of these…

    Remedy: Dealers are to replace the hydro-boost relief valve. The recall began on June 18, 2004. Owners should contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; GMC at 1-866-996-9463; or…

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    2004-12-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-10-28 Steering knuckle fracture
  5. I
    2005-10-28Engineering analysisClosed 2007-04-30 Hummer H2 steering knuckle failures
  6. I
    2008-07-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-10-15 Windshield wiper motor module failure
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    2008-11-07Visibility08V456000 GM is recalling 13,358 my 2003 Hummer H2 vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which water can enter the windshield wiper motor module. If a sufficient amount of water enters the…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windshield wiper module cover, and replace the windshield wiper module cover free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2008. Owners may contact Hummer at…

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    Date not on fileSteering06E010000 Certain fabtech aftermarket replacement pitman arms, p/nos. Fts71000 and FTS71001, installed for use on certain 2001-2006 GM c/k 2500 pick up trucks and sport utility vehicles.

    Remedy: Fabtech will notify owners and replace the pitman and idler arms free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during February 2006. Owners may contact fabtech at 909-597-7800.

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Buy-smart checklist

2003 Hummer H2 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 50 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 18 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E010000 · Steering
  • Recall 02V283000 · Visibility
  • Recall 03V075000 · Power train
  • Recall 04V045000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 08V456000 · Visibility
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 Hummer H2 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Hummer H2?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 Hummer H2 have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.