2023 Hyundai Palisade vs 2023 Toyota Highlander
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 Hyundai Palisade | 2023 Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 398 | 180 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 74 | 130 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 24–36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 31,813 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Palisade | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 79 | 18 |
| Seat Belts | 74 | 4 |
| Engine | 37 | 28 |
| Power Train | 38 | 20 |
| Visibility/wiper | 53 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 39 | 12 |
| Structure | 11 | 32 |
| Air Bags | 21 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 37 | 9 |
| Stalling | 19 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 29 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
2023 Hyundai Palisade
2023 Toyota Highlander
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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.