Honda CR-V vs Hyundai Palisade
The Honda CR-V is more fuel-efficient at 40 MPG combined, against 22 MPG for the Hyundai Palisade. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,350 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda CR-V | Hyundai Palisade | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 383 | 384 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 55 and 7 | 11 and 3 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 7,000 miles | 14,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 40 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 43 and 36 | 19 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $1,700 | $3,050 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 383 complaints for the Honda CR-V and 384 for the Hyundai Palisade. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
NHTSA's overall safety ratings: 5 stars for the Honda CR-V, 5 stars for the Hyundai Palisade.
Safety recalls on file: 1 for the Honda CR-V, 3 for the Hyundai Palisade.