2007 Hummer H3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other H3 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 238 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Hummer H3. That ranks 2nd out of 6 H3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (76 complaints, 32%), typically at around 90,000 miles. Complaints mention 12 crashes, 18 fires, 19 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 238owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 12complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Hummer H3 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 76 | 32% | 90,000 | “wiring harness” (11%) | — |
| Engine | 44 | 18% | 84,822 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 25 | 11% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 24 | 10% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 22 | 9% | 96,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 20 | 8% | 92,620 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 19 | 8% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 19 | 8% | 70,693 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 5% | 59,614 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 12 | 5% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 5% | 90,998 | — | — |
| Equipment | 7 | 3% | 91,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 3% | 63,400 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 3% | 121,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 2% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 2% | 72,139 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 2% | 3,942 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 2% | 50,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 1% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 54,062 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 56,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | 77,540 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | 62,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Hummer H3 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:fan/motor
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Hummer H3 vehicles manufactured February 5, 2005, to May 24, 2010, and 2009-2010 Hummer H3T vehicles manufactured May 21, 2008, to May 24, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the connector module that controls the blower motor speed for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system may overheat.
Risk: If the blower motor connector module overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace part of the blower motor connector and harness, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2016. Owners may contact Hummer customer service at 1-800-732-5493. GM's number for this recall is 15042.
Structure:body:hood
Problem: Gm is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 hummer h3 vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the integral clip-tabs on the louver on the hood may fracture, causing the hood louver rattle against the hood and become loose. If this indicator is unnoticed, additional clips could fracture and the hood louver could detach from the vehicle.
Risk: If the vehicle is being driving when this occurs, it could strike a following vehicle and cause injury and/or property damage.
Fix: Dealers will apply an adhesive to the hood louver to secure it to the hood. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 12, 2010. Owners may contact hummer at 800-732-5493 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
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 was driving my hummer on the highway about 45 miles an hour when i felt somthing poped and the back started to sway back and forth so i startted slowing down and i was all over the road came to a stop on side of the road looked underneath and my drivers side wheel was all the way back against the…
The contact owned a 2007 Hummer H3. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the AC was turned on, and the contact became aware of smoke entering the cabin of the vehicle. The smoke was coming from the front passenger's side underneath the dashboard. The AC was turned off, and the…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Hummer H3. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was an independent dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 122,791 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 122,799…
The problem was unknown to me and probably would be to any vehicle owner that is not a mechanic. I was driving a death trap and didn't know how easily it could have been a serious problem. The driver side leaf spring bracket had completely broke apart from the frame on the upper drive side corner…
Louver hood vent cover flew off on the highway as I was driving.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Hummer H3?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 76 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Hummer H3?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 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 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.