Ford Explorer vs Hyundai Palisade
For 2019–2022 models, the Ford Explorer has 25.8 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 45.1 for the Hyundai Palisade. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2019–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Ford Explorer
25.8 complaints per 10,000 sold
43% fewer than the Hyundai Palisade
- Complaints
- 2,172
- Sold
- 840,910
- Recall campaigns
- 46
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 3
Fewest: 2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 82,000 mi
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 78,000 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Power steering pump, rack and lines
Typically around 77,000 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 88,300 mi
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Water leaks and seals
Typically around 60,000 mi
Hyundai Palisade
45.1 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.7× the Ford Explorer’s rate
- Complaints
- 1,261
- Sold
- 279,611
- Recall campaigns
- 8
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2020. Fewest: 2019. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 37,000 mi
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ABS module and wheel speed sensors
Typically around 1,000 mi · repair $660–$1,260
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 4,050 mi
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Oil consumption and leaks
Typically around 80,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 15,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Ford Explorer or the Hyundai Palisade?
For 2019–2022 models, the Ford Explorer has 25.8 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Hyundai Palisade has 45.1, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Ford Explorer?
The most-reported problem on the Ford Explorer is doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 82,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Hyundai Palisade?
The most-reported problem on the Hyundai Palisade is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 37,000 miles.
Which Ford Explorer and Hyundai Palisade years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Hyundai Palisade: 2020.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.