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2009 Hummer H3 SUTProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2009 Hummer H3 SUT, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints111 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage65kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 1, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Hummer H3 SUT 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
Air bags51
Electrical system40
Child seat10
Engine10
Visibility/wiper10

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

1 recall

2009 Hummer H3 SUT 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.

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

2009 vs. every other H3 SUT 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 H3 SUT median. How we score

'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What H3 SUT owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HUMMER H3T. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, BLOWING DEBRIS INTO THE SIGHT OF THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A CRASH THAT WOULD CAUSE THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE…
Complaint 10790221 · Nov 13, 2015 · 119,000 miles
I DROVE OVER A POTHOLE GOING 15MPH AND MY ROLLOVER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. ALL 4 WHEELS WERE ON THE GROUND AND THERE WAS NO ROLLOVER. THE VEHICLE NEVER BROKE 5 DEGREES FROM UPRIGHT. THIS HAPPENED ON RAMPART RANGE ROAD IN WOODLAND PARK, CO. *TR
Complaint 10703617 · Apr 3, 2015 · 83,000 miles
I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM DROPPING OFF A FRIEND AND JUST BEFORE I TURNED INTO MY STREET I HIT A POT HOLE AND I'VE HIT THIS POT HOLE MANY TIMES AS IT IS BEFORE MY STREET. BUT THIS TIME THE SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, ONSTAR CONTACTED ME IMMEDIATELY TO SEE IF I NEEDED ASSISTANCE I DECLINED, I TOOK THE…
Complaint 10566369 · Feb 27, 2014 · 63,000 miles

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