2009 Hummer H3 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Hummer H3. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (38), Air Bags (13), Engine (10).
Key takeaways
- 80 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 38 | 48% |
| Air Bags | 13 | 16% |
| Engine | 10 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 10% |
| Structure | 8 | 10% |
| Visibility | 7 | 9% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 6 | 8% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 4% |
| Power Train | 2 | 3% |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Hummer H3 4-DR w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-02-24
Category: Recall Reimbursement Problem NHTSA Complaint Description I am filing a complaint regarding General Motors’ refusal to reimburse an out-of-pocket repair related to Safety Recall N150042 on my 2009 Hummer H3 (VIN: [XXX] ). On December 31, 2025, I paid $946.06 out-of-pocket to correct the defect covered by Reca...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-11-18
Was doing a frame inspection on my hummer h3. Turns out the rear left frame rail is completely rusted through. And there are parts hanging on by a thread. I have found many complaints online about rust in this exact spot( rear left frame). I believe this issue should be dealt with immediately. Someone could be killed....
Electrical System - filed 2025-08-26
The contact owns a 2009 Hummer H3. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to immediately start, and the security warning light illuminated. After several attempts, the vehicle was started. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had become more frequent. The cause of the failure was not yet determi...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.