2021 Ford Expedition vs 2021 Hyundai Palisade
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 | 2021 Ford Expedition | 2021 Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 232 | 434 |
| Recall campaigns | 12 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 141 | 127 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 46,500 mi | 10,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Expedition | Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 110 | 23 |
| Engine | 55 | 56 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 108 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 55 |
| Visibility/wiper | 9 | 48 |
| Suspension | 1 | 30 |
| Structure | 10 | 20 |
| Visibility | 13 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Shifting problems | 23 | 0 |
| Stalling | 14 | 17 |
| Clunking / rattling | 13 | 15 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 17 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
2021 Ford Expedition
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.