people with rose-colored glasses need not read please

[bender]

what the heck is friggin wrong with the H3? i mean, its got a ton of problems.

rattles
vibrating gas pedal
tire PSI warnings that should not be happening
door switch issues
etc.

i left german made vehicles for this? i love the looks and drive of the H3 but if this continues then i am gonna take a hit and drop this truck sooner than later.

[bender]

what the heck is friggin wrong with the H3? i mean, its got a ton of problems.

rattles
vibrating gas pedal
tire PSI warnings that should not be happening
door switch issues
etc.

i left german made vehicles for this? i love the looks and drive of the H3 but if this continues then i am gonna take a hit and drop this truck sooner than later.

[Vincent]

Sorry to hear about your H3 http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif I'd be ****ed too!

I haven't had any problems with mine, except when I go thru the carwash with the air on high, air leaks out of the windows and makes bubbles by the side view mirrors. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[H3 Hummer]

My german Z3 has more issues than my H3.

[H3OH]

The VW we had was terrible as far as reliability and problems. It was in the shop constantly. German?

[PCBeach]

2500 miles and no problems..Ride so quiet and smooth I put 35#cold in tires and like it better..

[TexasRTR78]

DANG...all of these terrible things happening to people with their new H3's...it's starting to scare me a bit..I havn't had any of these problems so far. I hate that so many have had bad experiences...BUT, I have to say that every day that I drive it, I can't imagine NOT owning my H3...I love it that much! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[XM DUDE]

Any vehicle will have problems, even Toyotas.

[wannabeH3]

well it is a first year model... but i have most of the same problems but i figure when you drive the way i do the creaks and stuff come with the fun... like i just got to work but on the way into town there are these 2 hills that i can almost catch air off of going down.. but there is always damn traffic in front of me.... if i can get up to 45 i think i can get like 3 feet of air next time!!!

[f5fstop]

I don't wear rose colored glasses, but I have had no problems with the vehicle.
Its fit and finish is better than any other vehicle I have owned in years, no rattles (which I have to say surprises the hell out of me, considering I live in the state with the worse roads, and it is like off-roading every morning and evening, to and from work).
I only have about 2400 miles, so rattles may come, but they will come for any vehicle in this state. No tire pressure readings, and my tires are set at the recommended 35 psi, no vibrating gas pedal, and no issues with door switches (whatever that issue is).
So far, I could not have been more happier with any vehicle.

[H3ProspectKy]

I have to agree with you f5fstop, I have had no problems after one month of having my H3. It may seem that there are "alot" of complaints to some people, but most are from the same people that are having problems. I love my H3 and couldn't be happier so far...no problems, glitches, strange noises, etc.

[usetosellhummer]

Dude, sell it now! It's a Hummer thing. Drive an H1 for a day and your will know all you need to know. It is a friggin truck! Trucks make noise and your dealer may suck? buy a Lex or Bmw and have fun.

[bparker]

Same here f5fstop

[Georgemarc]

Have to agree with the majority here, I really have no complaints and have had no problems. Odd noises, yes, a few rattles, yes but I am not concerned and consider them to be minor. As said above, it is a truck after all. And the best vehicle I have ever bought.

[HumbleAg]

No problems here either after 2 weeks and just over 1100 miles.

I'm very picky (my wife says anal) about my vehicles. Rattles, squeaks, air noise, etc. just drive me nuts. So far, nothing on the H3 at all. Can't say that about my last several SUV's, all had noises straight from the dealer.

I'm sure that with the firm ride will come some rattles, hopefully the cool factor of driving this thing will make it worth putting up with.

Hope all that are having problems will give the dealer a chance to make it right, that's part of what they are there for.

[YellowH3]

I bought mine on Sept. 11, I have managed to rack up 800 miles in 5 days. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif The truck didn't have 60 miles on it before it was covered in mud. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif I have to agree with f5fstop. No problems, no real rattles or noises. We will see what the future brings though. It will take a lot for me not to like my truck. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[H3OH]

We had a good downpour here yesterday, and there were several sections that had 6 or 7" of water built up. Not much at all, but in Texas, that's a lot! So, after the cars got out of the way, I decided to hit the water at 35 mph or so. Water arc'd high and didn't phase the H3 at all. It was fun! I'm sure I got the "Idiot" looks from the cars around, but I just couldn't help myself.

All the little puddles on the side that pulled every car I owned before to the right no longer happens with the H3. It's solid!

http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[monkey]

I've had H3 for almost 3 months, and it has close to 20000 miles now.. I've driven all kinds of vehicles in the past, and this is the best vehicle I've ever had or seen in my life. After 20000 miles, still no problem at all!!
My Honda and Toyota had some problems, and German vehicles had tons of problems!
H3 is a very well-made car.

[richk]

I have had almost all of the those problems with my H3. And several are still unresolved. Today I have requested the dealer to disable my TPM system. I am waiting on a permanent roof marker light solution and I continue the back and forth with the squeaks (dealer says fixed, I still hear them, have to prove it, then rinse and repeat).

[Black_H3]

Bender-

No problems here so far, rides like a Cadillac IMO (I know, bought my wife the 2005 CTS). Maybe you just got the "lemon" of the batch. Truly sorry to hear about all your problems.

[bender]

you guys have to realize that i am venting. i love my H3 and i don't care about squeaks and sh!t. in fact, i don't actually have any weird squeaks!!!

that said, there seems to be a lot of problems with this new model and i guess that's because its the 1st model year. even so, its really annoying.

the bottom-line is that a REAL GERMAN car like BMW is so much better with regards to quality control. americans friggin use cheap sh!t and throw the vehicle together...sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.

it is unacceptable to have this many problems in such a short time period.

yes, BMWs have problems but american cars are more prone to this crap.

...and most VWs are not german, they're mexican

[Thai]

Bender, if it makes you feel any better...my new '05 Corolla LE has a few rattles/buzzes. There are uneven panel gaps. This is very surprising in a historically rock-solid car. I am just hoping that the mechanical aspects are better built. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

Good luck with your H3.

[Surferjo]

H3Lady is that you?

[Georgemarc]

LMAO Surferjo, an unpleasant blast from the past

[Game Over]

I'm in Germany w/ BMW, Benz, Volvo dealerships right otuside where I live, literally, I've read problems posted about the H3 and I still ordered one http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif I want one "Like Nothing Else" I guess http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Some of you might say German SUVs are more expensive, well let me tell you being in the military, with what I paid for the H3 I could have bought an X5 as well 'coz they're like 6K less compared to US prices and no taxes http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[GotSandH3]

Im a Automotive technician for Mercedes-Benz here in california and I can assure you that the H3 has no problems that can compare with what the Germans have. Mercedes-Benz also have same problems with the Tire Pressure Control system. And if you wanna talk about noises, then get a Benz thats a Convert.

[HummerJim]

OK all, almost 23,000 miles and driving in all kinds of conditions and not one minor problem to speak of. If I power wash the undercarriage and behind the wheels I sometimes get a mystery message that goes away after it dries, but that's it. I've been in 4 X 4s my whole life, and nothing compares to the H3 for quietness, economy, handling and go-anywherness.
A lot of the complaints I hear are from car people and it seems diehard truck people just love these machines and recognize they are not luxury cars. I haven't felt the pedal vibration, no strange noises, no water leaks, and everything works perfectly, even after I've given the H3 a thrashing in the woods. I couldn't stand the crease in my front skid plate from my adventures, so I replaced it when I replaced the lens cover on the headlight.

[MxHonda]

Bender,

I am an owner of both and my wife drives the same BMW that you got rid of. Do any of these things ring a bell with the BMW? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

Interior Window trim
Front Control Arms
Control Arm bushings
Rear Shock Mounts
Sunroof Slide mechanism

Just to name a few...
Please don't sing the holy praises of German engineering here. I have a love for both vehicles and I feel that if you are LOOKING for problems and complaints, you will find them on ANY vehicle you ever own.

Now, go get muddy! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[MyxH3]

No problems here either Except I sheered off a Skid plate bolt but think that was my own faught. I have put mine through more in the last month than most will do their whole time they own a H3. No rattles no vibration, nothing it is performing awesome so far.

[Crisco]

I'll have to join the masses here. I have a couple thousand miles on mine and the only complaint I can can come up with, is that the e-brake pedal is in my way. No shakes, rattles or rolls.

[NorCal_H3]

LOL, funny reading this... try owning a Land Rover. Just in the last 6 month I had warranty work done on the following:
<UL TYPE=SQUARE><LI>New 3rd member<LI>Transfer box completely resealed 2 times<LI>New rusted front rotors<LI>Replaced ABS sensors 2 times<LI>Repaired leaking hub<LI>...the list goes on...[/list]

I'm kind of "used to it" now. Two of my previous Lexus vehicles (RX300 and IS300) were 100% trouble free http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[HummBebe]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by NorCal_H3:
LOL, funny reading this... try owning a Land Rover. Just in the last 6 month I had warranty work done on the following:
<UL TYPE=SQUARE><LI>New 3rd member<LI>Transfer box completely resealed 2 times<LI>New rusted front rotors<LI>Replaced ABS sensors 2 times<LI>Repaired leaking hub<LI>...the list goes on...[/list]

I'm kind of "used to it" now. Two of my previous Lexus vehicles (RX300 and IS300) were 100% trouble free http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>



That's why they call Land Rover "The English Patient"

http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[CUZICAN]

Only problem I had with mine was a vibration in the roof when the sunroof was open. Dropped it off and the dealer had it back the same day.

[kacyk]

Bender,

Sorry to hear. But have you seen the latest Consumer Report on the BMW 745? It's got the worst reliability rating in it's group. I had a new 2001 BMW 740i Sport. No rattles but the dash lights flickered and the suspension made noises. Even after 4 visits to BMW of Bellevue they couldn't fix it. In 1995 my Mercedes E320 wagon had a B-Pillar rattle that they couldn't fix. the list goes on and on.

However, my past two H2 have been extremely reliable, so is my current Yukon and so far, the wife's H3. Even my Toyota Landcruiser had a rattle underneath the dash that Toyota could not find or fix.

In fact, ONLY the GM techs have been able to find the rattles and fix them.

Sorry about your troubles but NO car is without problems. I paid cash for my 2001 BMW 740i and it was the last of it's model year. After the radiator blew (after 30K miles) I got rid of the piece of junk!