Complaints
103
Crashes
3
Fires
2
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Hummer H2 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#123 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:72,398 mi
Fires:1
#211 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:96,655 mi
Crash-related:1
#36 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:87,011 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Hummer H2.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 23 | — | 1 | 72,398 mi | |
| Airbags | 11 | 1 | — | 96,655 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | — | — | 87,011 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | 1 | — | 226,740 mi | |
| Visibility | 5 | — | — | 56,069 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 5 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Visibility:Rear Window Wiper/Washer | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Rim | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:On-Off Switch Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Hinge And Attachments | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
72,398
Airbags
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,655
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,011
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
226,740
Visibility
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,069
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
Instrument Cluster
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Rear Window Wiper/Washer
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Rim
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:On-Off Switch Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Hinge And Attachments
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2005 Hummer H2 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Hummer H2 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2005 Hummer H2 has 103 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 23 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 Hummer H2?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (23 complaints, avg 72,398 mi); Airbags (11 complaints, avg 96,655 mi); Brakes (6 complaints, avg 87,011 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2005 Hummer H2?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 90,263 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2005 Hummer H2?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 Hummer H2 include 3 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2005 Hummer H2 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2005 Hummer H2 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2005 Hummer H2?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Hummer H2 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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