2023 Honda Pilot vs 2023 Hyundai Palisade
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Honda Pilot | 2023 Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 140 | 398 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 89 | 74 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 31 | 74 |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 79 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 39 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 53 |
| Engine | 13 | 37 |
| Power Train | 10 | 38 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 19 | 25 |
| Steering | 18 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 12 |
| Stalling | 7 | 19 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 37 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
2023 Honda Pilot
2023 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.