Hyundai Palisade vs Jeep Wrangler
The Hyundai Palisade is more fuel-efficient at 22 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Jeep Wrangler. At EPA assumptions that is about $150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Hyundai Palisade | Jeep Wrangler | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 560 | 1,574 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 24 and 6 | 24 and 11 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 7,000 miles | 16,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 11 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 22 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 26 | 20 and 23 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,050 | $3,200 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 560 complaints for the Hyundai Palisade and 1,574 for the Jeep Wrangler. 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.
Safety recalls on file: 5 for the Hyundai Palisade, 11 for the Jeep Wrangler.