Worst 2008 Hummer H3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Hummer H3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 31 | 1 | 3 | 78,659 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 18 | — | — | 66,132 mi | |
| Airbags | 13 | 1 | — | 94,339 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 12 | — | — | 83,560 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | — | — | 68,334 mi | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | 3 | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Fog Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2008 Hummer H3
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~327,122 vehicles.
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.
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.
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2008 Hummer H3 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Hummer H3 reliable?
What are common problems with the 2008 Hummer H3?
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Does the 2008 Hummer H3 have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2008 Hummer H3?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Hummer H3 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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