2003 Hummer H1 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 14, 2010 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other H1 years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Hummer H1. That is the most of any H1 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2003 Hummer H1 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~100 mi
Structure1
Tires1 · ~107,000 mi
Visibility1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System125%———
Exterior Lighting125%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic125%100——
Structure125%———
Tires125%107,000——
Visibility125%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 2 complaints
2003: 2200322004: 1200412010: 120101

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2003 Hummer H1 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Hummer H1.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I had taken my 2003 h2 hummer to have the front end aligned and 2 new tires placed on the front . I complained to the tire dealership the moment i had driven my vehicle maybe 10 miles of it not driving right . I took my vehicle back to the dealer 3 times with complaints of it not driving right…

Tires · received Apr 14, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10325768

Abs brake fault light repeatedly comes on. Vehicle returned to dealer (cerritos hummer) seven (7) times for repair and fault continues. *ak

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Aug 4, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10086155

While driving 55 mph vehicle stalled. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for analysis, but mechanic could not resolve the problem. *ak

Electrical System · received Dec 17, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10051706

The brightness of head lamps on both sports utility vehicles and many foreign autos is a continuous hazard. Even when i've moved the rear view mirror to night shade, the outside mirrors blind me. Large vehicles awash the interior of my car as if i were sitting in front of a landing airplane. I…

Exterior Lighting · received Nov 5, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10045534

Other Hummer H1 years

← 2002 H1 · 2006 H1 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2006 H101
200340
2002 H110
1999 H110

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Hummer H1?

Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Hummer H1?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2003 Hummer H1 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other H1 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.