2023 Hyundai Palisade vs 2023 Nissan Pathfinder
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 | 2023 Hyundai Palisade | 2023 Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 398 | 103 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 74 | 87 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Palisade | Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 79 | 20 |
| Seat Belts | 74 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 39 | 23 |
| Visibility/wiper | 53 | 6 |
| Engine | 37 | 15 |
| Power Train | 38 | 12 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 25 | 8 |
| Suspension | 26 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 37 | 6 |
| Stalling | 19 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
2023 Hyundai Palisade
2023 Nissan Pathfinder
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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.