2020 Hyundai Palisade vs 2020 Subaru Ascent
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Hyundai Palisade | 2020 Subaru Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 533 | 322 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 176 | 519 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 5,930 mi | 6,633 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Palisade | Subaru Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 114 | 49 |
| Engine | 129 | 29 |
| Electrical System | 45 | 101 |
| Power Train | 40 | 58 |
| Suspension | 60 | 8 |
| Seat Belts | 51 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 26 |
| Structure | 26 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 72 | 0 |
| Stalling | 50 | 18 |
| Clunking / rattling | 29 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 24 | 23 |
| Check engine light | 23 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 15 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 0 |
2020 Hyundai Palisade
2020 Subaru Ascent
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.