Is the Hyundai Palisade expensive to maintain?

The Palisade costs $573/year to maintain — exactly at the three-row segment average. Repair frequency of 37% is slightly below the class average of 40%. Reliability score of 7 and major repair probability of 13% both match segment averages. Precisely average across all maintenance metrics — though its insurance cost stands well apart from the class.

What is the best year for a Hyundai Palisade?

The Palisade's complaint counts have remained elevated across all model years. 2020 (504 complaints) was the worst, with gradual improvement since. The 2025 model (213 complaints, 10/10 safety, 9 severe) is the strongest year currently available as a used buy. Avoid early 2020-2021 production when possible — the trend is improving, but complaint levels across all years remain higher than most three-row rivals.

How much does Hyundai Palisade insurance cost?

Palisade insurance averages around $3,049/year — roughly $254/month. The highest insurance rate of any model in this dataset, well above the three-row class norm.

Is the Hyundai Palisade or Kia Telluride cheaper to maintain?

Maintenance cost data isn't available for the Kia Telluride, so a direct comparison isn't possible. Within the three-row class, the Palisade's $573/year sits exactly at the segment average.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Hyundai Palisade?

Maintenance metrics are all at the segment average, which doesn't create a strong case for or against warranty on cost grounds alone. However, the Palisade's consistently elevated complaint counts — particularly around electronics and infotainment — make coverage worth considering for used buyers, as those systems carry significant repair costs outside of warranty.

GMC Terrain vs Hyundai Palisade

Two compact SUVs compared on the numbers that matter — maintenance cost, reliability, and insurance.

// VERDICT

Our verdict

Buy the GMC Terrain based on your priorities for this class.

Buy the Hyundai Palisade based on your priorities for this class.

// COST HEAD TO HEAD

Maintenance and ownership cost

	GMC Terrain	Hyundai Palisade
Annual maintenance	—	$573
5-year total cost	—	$2,865
Reliability score	—	7 / 10
Major repair risk (5yr)	—	13%
Cargo space	—	—
Starting price (new)	$32,200winner	$41,035
Best years to buy	2023, 2025	2022

// RELIABILITY

Which is more reliable?

	GMC Terrain	Hyundai Palisade
RepairPal score	—	7 / 10
NHTSA complaints / 100k	217.3winner	355.3
Years to avoid	2011, 2012, 2013	2024, 2025, 2026
Value retained · 3 yr	—	73.3%
Value retained · 5 yr	—	54.7%
Value retained · 7 yr	—	43.2%

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks — and what it costs

	GMC Terrain	Hyundai Palisade
Engine	37.8%	11.2%winner
Electrical	6.0%	4.7%winner
ADAS	4.9%winner	9.4%
Brakes	5.7%winner	14.6%
Suspension	—winner	5.7%
Steering	1.8%winner	2.0%
Fuel system	3.7%	—winner
Tires/Wheels	0.7%	0.7%winner
Glass/Windows	14.5%	14.1%winner
Airbags	5.6%	4.6%winner
Lighting	2.8%	—winner
Seatbelt	—winner	14.0%

One major repair on either model can run $1,500–4,000. A warranty caps your exposure, especially on known problem years.

// INSURANCE

Which is cheaper to insure?

	GMC Terrain	Hyundai Palisade
Avg annual premium	—	$3,049

// FULL MODEL PAGES

$573/yr maint · 7 reliability

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// FAQ

Common questions

How we calculated this. Maintenance costs and reliability scores from RepairPal. Complaints and recalls from NHTSA. Fuel economy from the EPA. Insurance averages from CarEdge. Pricing from KBB. Depreciation from iSeeCars. Full methodology →