2023 Hyundai Palisade FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
19
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
Combined
22
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
19
Hwy
27
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-3,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
406 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
13.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.8L 6-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3.8L, 6-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,061/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,062/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,651/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,820/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,083/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,075/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,812/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,149/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,962/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,033/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 22 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2023 Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability14.3%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard
372
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
2
Investigations

Recall History5

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems373 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 373 owner complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade FWD. Top reported issues include brakes, visibility / wipers and seat belts. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Brakes
81
Visibility / Wipers
76
Seat Belts
62
Electrical System
35
Engine
34
Power Train
34
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
26
Suspension
23

2023 Hyundai Palisade FWD problems by category: Brakes: 81 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 76 complaints, Seat Belts: 62 complaints, Electrical System: 35 complaints, Engine: 34 complaints, Power Train: 34 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 26 complaints, Suspension: 23 complaints.

10
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
3
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Seat BeltsFiled: 12/11/2025ODI#11704485
Subject: Urgent Formal Complaint – Vehicle Withheld, Recall Delays, Inadequate Rental, and Financial Damages Good morning, VIN number [XXX] Hyundai Palisade 2023 I am writing to file a formal complai…
BrakesFiled: 10/29/2024ODI#11622474
I received a call but could not make out the name. I was highly disappointed as my car has been with McDonald Hyundai for a week with no resolution and his call was to tell me what they will not do. …
Visibility / WipersFiled: 02/06/2024ODI#11570250
This past weekend my family and I were driving in wet snowy weather in Colorado. We had the wipers set to the "Auto" position and everything seemed to be working. While driving I stepped on the brake …

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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