2003 Hummer H3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 1, 2017 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other H3 years
Not enough data 6th of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Hummer H3. That ranks 6th out of 6 H3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 75,032 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Hummer H3
2007 Hummer H3 photographed in USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

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

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Most common 2003 Hummer H3 problems

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

Electrical System2 · ~75,032 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~150,000 mi
Visibility1 · ~64 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System2100%75,032——
Vehicle Speed Control150%150,000——
Visibility150%64——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2012, with 1 complaints
2012: 1201212017: 120171

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2003 Hummer H3 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Hummer H3.

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.

The dash cluster is not working no gauges or speed odometer

Electrical System · received Aug 1, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11012047

Heater relay gone 2 times. *tr

Visibility · received Nov 29, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10486487

Other Hummer H3 years

2006 H3 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2010 H372
2009 H3692
2008 H31132
2007 H32382
2006 H33614
200320

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Hummer H3?

Owners most often report electrical system, vehicle speed control, visibility problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Hummer H3?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2003 Hummer H3 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other H3 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.