2025 Honda Pilot vs 2025 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 | 2025 Honda Pilot | 2025 Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 197 | 244 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 34 | 33 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 9,218 mi | 10,521 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 30 | 91 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 54 | 24 |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 57 |
| Electrical System | 43 | 8 |
| Steering | 38 | 10 |
| Engine | 30 | 11 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 31 |
| Power Train | 20 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 14 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 6 |
| Stalling | 9 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 29 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
2025 Honda Pilot
2025 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.