ElectricalLow
Infotainment reboots, blind-spot camera glitches.
- Typically appears
- Any
- What to inspect
- Test the screens, cameras and driver-assist features.
2024 Hyundai Palisade problems
A 2024 Hyundai Palisade is now 2 years old, so an average example has covered around 27,000 miles. The final model year of the generation · generally the most sorted build, so mileage, servicing and condition matter more than build-year faults. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2024 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2024 Hyundai Palisade is 2 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 27,000 miles. At that mileage most documented faults are still ahead of it, so servicing evidence matters more than wear. A further 5 typically appear later in the car's life.
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Build the inspection planFaults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
TransmissionMedium
8-speed automatic occasional harsh shifts.
- Typically appears
- Any
- What to inspect
- Test-drive through low-speed shifts.
BodyLow
Interior rattles and door-seal wind noise.
- Typically appears
- Any
- What to inspect
- Listen for rattles over bumps and at speed.
Faults still ahead of this car
Typically appear later than this year's average mileage · worth budgeting for rather than inspecting.
EngineMedium
3.8L V6 occasional tick and oil consumption on some cars.
- Typically appears
- 60,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check oil level and listen for engine tick.
InteriorMedium
Pungent, chemical or garlic-like odour emitting from the Nappa leather headrests.
- Typically appears
- 10,000-30,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Close all windows, turn the cabin heater on high for a minute, and smell the front and middle-row headrests directly for chemical odours.
SuspensionHigh
Knocking noise from the rear over bumps and visible sagging due to failed self-levelling rear dampers.
- Typically appears
- 40,000-70,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Push down firmly on the rear boot floor to check rebound damping, and visually inspect the rear shock absorbers in the wheel arches for fluid leaks.
ExteriorLow
Premature tarnishing, milky clouding, or peeling of the dark chrome window surrounds and front grille trim.
- Typically appears
- 20,000-40,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Wipe a microfibre cloth over the front grille and window surrounds; check closely for milky discolouration or flaking metallic finish.
ElectricsMedium
Windscreen wiper motor failure or severe linkage judder, occasionally stopping mid-sweep.
- Typically appears
- 30,000-50,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Run the wipers on the highest speed setting with washer fluid for 20 seconds to check for linkage binding, juddering, or motor hesitation.
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Build my inspection planHyundai Palisade · frequently asked questions
Is the Hyundai Palisade reliable?
Yes — it's one of the better three-row SUVs, with mostly minor issues.
Does the Palisade have engine problems?
Generally solid; check oil use and any engine tick on higher-mileage cars.
What should I check on a used Palisade?
Infotainment, transmission feel, oil consumption and rattles.
Does the Palisade require special suspension components for towing?
Models equipped with the factory towing package feature self-levelling rear dampers. These are thicker than standard shock absorbers and do not use electronic air bags, relying instead on internal hydraulic valving to pump up under load. They are expensive to replace if they fail, so always check for leaks during an appraisal.
What are the servicing requirements for the HTRAC all-wheel-drive system?
The HTRAC system uses an electro-hydraulic multi-plate clutch in the rear differential. Hyundai states the transfer box and rear differential fluids are filled for life under normal use. However, for vehicles subjected to heavy towing or frequent short journeys, replacing both fluids every 40,000 miles is highly recommended to prevent premature wear.
Does the 3.8-litre V6 engine use a timing belt or a timing chain?
The 3.8-litre Lambda II V6 engine utilises a maintenance-free steel timing chain rather than a rubber timing belt. There is no scheduled replacement interval for the chain. However, maintaining a strict oil change schedule is critical, as degraded engine oil can cause the hydraulic chain tensioners to fail, leading to chain stretch.
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