2021 Cadillac Escalade vs 2021 Hyundai Palisade
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Cadillac Escalade | 2021 Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 71 | 434 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 810 | 127 |
| Investigations | 5 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–23 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 10,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Escalade | Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 3 | 108 |
| Engine | 42 | 56 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 55 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 48 |
| Power Train | 9 | 23 |
| Suspension | 1 | 30 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 20 |
| Structure | 1 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 9 | 8 |
| Stalling | 7 | 17 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 7 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 28 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 17 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
2021 Cadillac Escalade
2021 Hyundai Palisade
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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.