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Common Hummer H2 Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Every known Hummer H2 MOT issue, ranked by how common it is and what it costs to fix. Based on 394 real MOT tests across 5 model years.

Segment: performance | Fuel: Petrol

93%

Hummer H2 pass rate

90%

Hummer average

82%

National average

The Hummer H2 has an average MOT pass rate of 93%, which is 3 points above the Hummer average and 11 points above the national average. Newer HUMMER H2s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 percentage points.

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Most Common Hummer H2 MOT Issues

Ranked by how likely they are to affect your Hummer H2, with typical repair costs

Brakes

High likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Suspension

High likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Lights

High likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Tyres

High likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Exhaust & Emissions

High likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Steering

High likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Body & Structure

High likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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Hummer H2 Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, based on real test data

2003
92%
2004
89%
Worst year
2005
93%
2006
97%
Best year
2008
96%
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2008Petrol6.2L96%4%
2006Petrol6.0L97%3%
2005Petrol6.0L93%6%
2004Petrol6.0L89%11%
2003Petrol6.0L92%8%

Most Reliable Year

2006

97% pass rate from 76 tests

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Least Reliable Year

2004

89% pass rate from 63 tests

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Hummer H2 Running Costs

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Hummer H2 FAQ

What are the most common Hummer H2 problems?

The most common Hummer H2 MOT problems are brakes, suspension, lights, tyres, exhaust & emissions, steering, body & structure issues. These are the areas most likely to cause advisories or failures during an MOT test, based on 394 real tests.

Is the Hummer H2 reliable?

The Hummer H2 has an average MOT pass rate of 93%, which is 11 points above the national average of 82%. This is considered good reliability.

Which year Hummer H2 is most reliable?

The 2006 Hummer H2 is the most reliable year with a 97% MOT pass rate. Avoid the 2004 model year if reliability is your priority, as it has the lowest pass rate at 89%.

How much does it cost to fix common Hummer H2 faults?

Repair costs vary by issue. Brake work on a Hummer H2 typically costs £80-£450, suspension repairs cost £150-£600, and exhaust/emissions fixes cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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