Honda Pilot vs Hyundai Palisade
The Honda Pilot and the Hyundai Palisade are rated the same on fuel economy: 22 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Pilot | Hyundai Palisade | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 385 | 384 |
| Most reported problem | Forward collision avoidance | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 23 and 0 | 11 and 3 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 9,000 miles | 14,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 22 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 27 | 19 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,050 | $3,050 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 385 complaints for the Honda Pilot 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 Pilot, 5 stars for the Hyundai Palisade.
Safety recalls on file: 4 for the Honda Pilot, 3 for the Hyundai Palisade.