Midsize SUVs · LX2 generation
Think twice Well below average
It scores 8 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $21,617 to own, including $3,252 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Hyundai Palisade.
Reliability
8/100
Well below average
Repairs, 5 years
$3,252
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$9,273
22 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$31,622
$27,828 – $35,417, estimate
Recalls
5
on record
Owner complaints
398
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch.
Hyundia Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Palisade vehicles. The engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Palisade vehicles equipped with dark premium suede seats. The Occupant Detection System (ODS) may fail to detect an occupant and deactivate the passenger-side front air bags. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
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Of the years we rate, the 2021 scores best (17/100) and the 2023 worst (6/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 8/100 |
| 2023 | 6/100 |
| 2022 | 16/100 |
| 2021 | 17/100 |
| 2020 | 11/100 |
Yes. It scores 8 out of 100, among the least reliable midsize SUVs of 2015–2024.
It scores 8 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 398 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $3,252 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $21,617 over 5 years: $9,092 in lost value, $3,252 in repairs and $9,273 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $31,622 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2021 scores best (17/100) and the 2023 worst (6/100).
5 recalls on record with NHTSA.