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Model Year Problem Record

Hummer H3 2006 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2006 Hummer H3: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

361Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
45Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System97 complaints

97 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine87 complaints

87 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility61 complaints

61 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V421000.

Vehicle Structure37 complaints

37 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V179000.

Suspension31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags20 complaints

20 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 06V417000.

Brakes20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V552000.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

05V552000Reported December 7, 2005 - 32,068 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on December 7, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 32,068 vehicles across all affected models.

06V417000Reported October 31, 2006 - 794 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 31, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 794 vehicles across all affected models.

10V179000Reported April 30, 2010 - 162,129 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on April 30, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 162,129 vehicles across all affected models.

15V421000Reported July 1, 2015 - 164,993 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 164,993 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20051
200622
200716
200811
200910
201033
201128
201227
201322
201430
201540
201647
201721
201812
201913
20206
20216
20222
20235
20244
20253
20262
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.