The Lemon Index2024 Hyundai Palisade.
The 2024 Hyundai Palisade is so far one of the worst years by owner complaints: 394 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 416, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 21 to 22 mpg combined. The best Hyundai Palisade year is 2022.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 394 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Hyundai Palisade year. 2024 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 0K to 30K miles on the car (14 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 5
- airbags 2026
The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash.
- seat belts 2025
The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch.
- engine 2024
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.
Show all 5 recalls
- airbags 2023
The Occupant Detection System (ODS) may fail to detect an occupant and deactivate the passenger-side front air bags.
- transmission & drivetrain 2023
The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Hyundai told dealers about
Hyundai sent dealers 58 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Vibration in the brake pedal and/or steering wheel and noises
- Brake pedal/steering wheel vibration and noises
- If you are servicing an 8-speed vehicle with a Check Engine light on and one or more of the…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Palisade SUV Later Release AWD | not rated | ★★★★★ | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Hyundai Palisade SUV Later Release FWD | not rated | ★★★★★ | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Hyundai Palisade SUV Early Release AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Hyundai Palisade SUV Early Release FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900–3050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.8L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Breaks occasionally make the car jump or shake excessively. This has happened randomly about 4 times already since we purchased the vehicle.
2024 Hyundai Palisade owner · NHTSA complaint 11665958
More owner reports
Shaking and not braking at slow speeds going on bumpy roads. It happened a several times to me, once almost entered the crossing, this is not normal.
NHTSA complaint 11614081
ABS engaged unexpectedly at low speed, causing the vehicle to shake and fail to stop normally - car was shaking as I came to a stop and stopping distance was longer than normal.
NHTSA complaint 11747071
Quick answers
Is the 2024 Hyundai Palisade reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 4.2× the average car's complaints per car sold, against other 2024 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 416; 100 is average). The best Hyundai Palisade year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2024 Hyundai Palisade problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (55%), automatic emergency braking (15%) and seat belts (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 Hyundai Palisade have?
5 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Hyundai Palisade get?
21 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2024 Hyundai Palisade safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2024 Hyundai Palisade have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2024 Hyundai Palisade cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2024 Hyundai Palisade have?
3.8L 6-cyl.
What Hyundai Palisade year is better than the 2024?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2021 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works