no report yet
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
Risk. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
2003 Hummer H2Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 141 owner complaints about the 2003 Hummer H2, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 28, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2003 Hummer H2 has problems
141 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
45Visibility1 crash/fire/injury
24Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
17Steering7 crash/fire/injury
13Structure1 crash/fire/injury
11Power train
11Service brakes
11Suspension4 crash/fire/injury
7Visibility/wiper
7Service brakes, hydraulic
3113 other systems10 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 45 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 24 | 1 |
| Steering | 17 | 7 |
| Structure | 13 | 1 |
| Power train | 11 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 0 |
| Suspension | 11 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | 0 |
| 13 other systems | 31 | 10 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2003 Hummer H2 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. CONSEQUENTLY, THE VALVE O-RING SEAL MAY FRACTURE.
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. THESE OVERRIDES ARE NOT PERMITTED UNLESS THE VEHICLE HAS A LOCKING STEERING COLUMN.
no report yet
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
Risk. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR IN SEVERE WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hummer.
Mileage at failure
When do visibility problems start?
62kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 41 visibility complaints. 83% were reported before 100,000 miles.
6under 30k miles34under 100k miles7100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2003 vs. every other H2 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the H2 median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2003 Hummer H2, and the recalls they led to.
- HUMMER H2 STEERING KNUCKLE FAILURESNo recall
- STEERING KNUCKLE FRACTURENo recall
- WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MODULE FAILURELed to recall 08V-456
In owners' words
What H2 owners report
Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V456000 (VISIBILITY). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT ACTIVATE DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V456000…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER IT WOULD RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. AT TIMES, THE WIPERS WOULD BE COMPLETELY INOPERABLE. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN…
Own a 2003 H2?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.