Hyundai Palisade Suspension Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 14, 2026 · 174 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 174 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Hyundai Palisade across 6 model years. The 2020 model year has the most (61). The words owners use most often: “rear shocks” (24% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Rear shocks: mentioned in 42 of 174 complaints (24%)
  • Self leveling: mentioned in 26 of 174 complaints (15%)
  • Shock absorbers: mentioned in 19 of 174 complaints (11%)
  • Going bumps: mentioned in 9 of 174 complaints (5%)

At what mileage do suspension problems happen?

Based on 11 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles7 · 64%
10k–25k miles2 · 18%
25k–50k miles2 · 18%
50k–75k miles0 · 0%
75k–100k miles0 · 0%
100k–150k miles0 · 0%
150k+ miles0 · 0%

How serious are the reports?

Of 174 complaints, 1 mention a crash.

Hyundai Palisade suspension complaints by model year

Peak: 2020, with 61 complaints
2020: 612020612021: 312021312022: 192022192023: 272023272024: 222024222025: 14202514

n = 174 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearSuspension complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2025 Palisade146%20,656
2024 Palisade226%1,000
2023 Palisade277%18,000
2022 Palisade196%—
2021 Palisade317%150
2020 Palisade6111%2,539

When owners reported it

Peak: 2025, with 84 complaints
2019: 1201912020: 3202032022: 4202242023: 142023142024: 352024352025: 842025842026: 33202633

n = 174 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists suspension for the Hyundai Palisade. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

Larsen Automotive in Pine Bluff, AR replaced the spark plugs on this vehicle recently, and while the vehicle was at the shop, I asked the mechanic to look at my suspension as my vehicle has become very rough when driving and I noticed loud "popping/clicking" noises within my vehicle's rear end. The…

Received Oct 9, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770118

1. Component or System Failed Seat Anchor/Restraint System: Driver's seat mount bolts left hand-threaded following Campaign 283 recall service. (RO available for inspection) Suspension & Steering Geometry: Alignment/subframe failure causing severe tire wear under 6k miles across 2024, 2025, and…

Received Oct 8, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11769802

Suspension and driveability issues. Seat belt safety recall not completed after several attempts. 1. SUSPENSION: Suspension noises (popping, clunking, creaking, etc). Difficulty controlling vehicle on the freeway; it sways and I wrestle with wheel to drive and keep in lane despite having multiple…

Received Oct 7, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11769515

There is pre-mature failure of the rear shocks/struts. Vehicle is a 2020 Hyundai Palisade Limited with 70,000 miles on it. Normal wear and tear with no excessive use and never towed anything. Hyundai dealerships are backed up for service appointments. I was finally able to get in for an…

Received Sep 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767357

I have a 2023 Hyundai Palisade Issue: At low speeds under 20 MPH, on bumpy, rough surfaces, more noticeable when turning (left or right) and going on an incline (up or down), there is low level noise from the backend undercarriage of the Palisade such as clunking or thumping noise. The failure is…

Received Sep 27, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767303
Hyundai Palisade
2025 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Hybrid in Harris Park, NSW. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all Hyundai Palisades have suspension problems?

No. NHTSA has 174 owner complaints about suspension for the Hyundai Palisade. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the Hyundai Palisade suspension?

No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.

What do owners say about suspension problems on the Hyundai Palisade?

The most frequent phrase is “rear shocks”, in 42 of 174 complaints, followed by “self leveling” (26).

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