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2007 Hummer H2Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2007 Hummer H2, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

2007 Hummer H2
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints111 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage78kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 15, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Hummer H2 has problems

11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system30
Structure20
Fuel/propulsion system10
Steering10
Engine and engine cooling11
Suspension10
Engine10
Visibility/wiper10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2007 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

Electrical system

Recall 08V-441 · Aug 28, 2008 · 857,735 vehicles

Risk. THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Best & worst years

2007 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

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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2007 Hummer H2, and the recalls they led to.

  1. NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESEA08010 · closed Sep 8, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-441
  2. NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESPE08010 · closed Jun 12, 2008
    No recall
In owners' words

What H2 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

REAR WINDOW ON DRIVER SIDE, CABLE SNAPPED LESS THAN A YEAR AGO. IT WAS RAINING HEAVY AND I HAD TO RIDE WITH THE WINDOW DOWN FOR 13 HOURS TILL I GOT HOME. TONIGHT, IT'S THE 4TH OF JULY, TOOK MY KIDS TO SEE FIREWORKS.. ROLLED THE WINDOW DOWN FOR THEM TO WATCH, HEARD A POP. NATURALLY I WAS OUT OF TOWN…
Complaint 11109576 · Jul 5, 2018 · 85,000 miles
ABS /. TRACTION CONTROL. BOTH LIGHTS ON AT THE MESSAGE CENTER OF THE DASH BOARD. SIMULTANEOUSLY THESE TWO LIGHT COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. MEANING THEY COME ON TOGETHER, SOMETIMES WHEN I HIT A SPEED BUMP AND THEN THEY GO OUT FOR SOMETIMES 1 MONTH OR 4 MONTHS EACH TIME RANDOMLY. ALWAYS WHEN THE…
Complaint 11099464 · Jun 4, 2018 · 78,000 miles
WITHIN THE FIRST 44 HOURS OF OWNING THIS VEHICLE IT BROKE DOWN WHEN MY WIFE AND I WERE 50 MILES FROM HOME - AFTER WAITING OVER 45 MINUTES FOR ROAD SERVICE I FINALLY GOT IT STARTED. IT REPEATED THIS PROBLEM THREE TIMES AND HAD TO BE TOWED IN ON FLAT BED - ON MAY 26TH IT WOULD NOT START AGAIN AND HAD…
Complaint 10232486 · Jun 27, 2008 · 1,000 miles

Own a 2007 H2?

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