MYRModel Year Report

2003 Hummer H2

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2003 Hummer H2
RENDERED 2026-09-16T18:50:53.495Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hummer H2 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 141 complaints 2003 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
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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%

35% of complaints: visibility — 50 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and ignition.

FIRE
SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

STEERING 12%

12% of complaints: steering — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tie rod assembly and arm.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20150212

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and frame and members.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20021106 — visibility

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 SERVI

Campaign 02V283000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20030529 — power train

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 C

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 AN

Campaign 03V075000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20040618 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 V

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 HUM

Campaign 04V045000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20041202 — PE (closed 20051028)

STEERING KNUCKLE FRACTURE

I 20051028 — EA (closed 20070430)

HUMMER H2 STEERING KNUCKLE FAILURES

I 20080716 — PE (closed 20081015)

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MODULE FAILURE

R 20081107 — visibility

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 MODU

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 1-800-732-549

Campaign 08V456000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — steering

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.

Campaign 06E010000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Hummer H2 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (50 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E010000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 02V283000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V075000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V045000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V456000 (visibility) has been completed.
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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 2026-08-25 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.