Hyundai Palisade vs Mazda CX-90
The Mazda CX-90 is more fuel-efficient at 25 MPG combined, against 22 MPG for the Hyundai Palisade. At EPA assumptions that is about $350 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Hyundai Palisade | Mazda CX-90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 560 | 522 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Steering |
| Crashes and fires | 24 and 6 | 14 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 7,000 miles | 26,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 11 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 22 MPG | 25 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 26 | 24 and 28 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,050 | $2,700 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 560 complaints for the Hyundai Palisade and 522 for the Mazda CX-90. 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 Mazda CX-90.