Buy used 2021 or new 2024 Hyundai Palisade for reliability?

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May 15, 2025 at 6:07 pm #1557 Reply
Ellen
Advice needed: Hi, I am 23 weeks pregnant, and it may be the hormones, but I am really anxious about this decision. I test drove a Hyundai Palaside 2021 today and I really liked it. However, it has 78 thousand miles on it already, and I feel like if I end up buying it I would have to definitely get the extended warranty which cost almost 3 thousand extra. The car would cost 33 total with taxes and extended warranty. But they also have the same car but 2024 with 20 miles only for 41 thousand total including taxes. I am trying to be on a budget so going around 40k is not what I wanted, but maybe it’s worth the peace of mind since I heard rumors of oil problems with palaside around 100k miles?

Please help a helpless pregnant lady who does not understand much of cars but likes to do her research. Thanks a bunch (also, I don’t want to test drive the Honda Pilot because I find them very ugly, sorry Honda fans I know they are good cars. I love Toyotas, and we own one already, but when it comes to bigger cars I can’t wrap my head around in how expensive and few features they come with.

[Update: After carefully reading your guy’s input and doing done research, husband and i decidedded not to buy the car with 78k miles on it. That being said, we are still not comfortable buying a Toyota with over 100k miles on it, either. Or paying over 40 thousand for a Toyota that comes with barely nothing in terms of comfort and features compared to others brands. This is going to be a mom car, with me only driving’s 12 minutes to work and once year road trip, so yes, may be silly, but I want it to have some cool features].
May 15, 2025 at 6:09 pm #1558 Reply
Jacob
Please don’t buy this car. Complete waste of money. Added on, extended warranties are scams too.

Shop around and find a Honda or Toyota. You can find something in the $5-15k range with 100k miles on it, and it’ll easily last you another 100k miles.

I’d recommend an Odyssey, Pilot, Highlander, CRV, or RAV4. Go with something older with lower miles, it will be way cheaper to buy old, but it won’t affect the reliability at all with those makes.
May 15, 2025 at 6:09 pm #1559 Reply
Emily
Toyota or Honda would be the way I’d go. Hyundai’s are known for being shit cars, lol
May 15, 2025 at 6:10 pm #1560 Reply
Chris
I wouldn’t touch this car with a 20’ pole. There’s not a lot of great options post pandemic, and these weren’t good pre-pandemic. If you go with a Toyota RAV4 or Honda CRV. If you’re stuck on used, go pre-pandemic. But 2020-2023 for basically everything should be avoided. I had a 2021 Honda passport that was a nightmare to own.
May 15, 2025 at 6:10 pm #1561 Reply
Cristian
Forget the Hyundai and get a Toyota or Honda, It’s for the best!
May 15, 2025 at 6:11 pm #1562 Reply
Breanna
Stay away from Hyundai and Kia.
May 15, 2025 at 6:11 pm #1563 Reply
Matthew
Most new cars post pandemic and having engine or transmission issues. Pick your poison. I wouldn’t buy a used Hyundai unless you can verify it was serviced properly, which included induction services and oil flushes.

GDI engine are dirty engines and cause carbon build up on the oil rings causing oil consumption.

All manufactures with GDI engines have oil consumption issues, but Hyundai and Kia are the ones you hear about.
May 15, 2025 at 6:12 pm #1564 Reply
David
I’d stay away from Kia and Hyundai. Find a nice Honda or Toyota.
May 15, 2025 at 6:12 pm #1565 Reply
John
If you’re buying a Hyundai, maybe you should park behind a tow truck so you can get the general picture of how you will look going down the road.
May 15, 2025 at 6:12 pm #1566 Reply
Nick
We had a brand-new telluride. As it was nice-wasn’t worth the payment. Ended up selling it for an ‘18 expedition max that I know how to work on. I wouldn’t touch a Kia in my home shop for nothing.
May 15, 2025 at 6:12 pm #1567 Reply
Rhéal
If you’re doing your research, you’ll know not to buy anything but a Toyota or Honda.
May 15, 2025 at 6:13 pm #1568 Reply
Paul
Depending on what the extended warranty costs and who it is through, the used may not be bad.

I deal with global extended warranty all the time, and the only time they’ve said no is because it wasn’t covered in that plan or the amount of work far exceeded the value of the car.

Hyundai and Kia are pretty solid if that’s the way you want to go.

I’ve got a 14 Kia Rio that has almost 300k on the odometer and the only major maintenance done is the clutch.

If you can afford to swing the money and get a Toyota, I might do that, but you’re not going to buy the worst car out there if you get a Hyundai.
May 15, 2025 at 6:13 pm #1569 Reply
Jacob
The more I read the comments, the more I think you were just looking for affirmation and not real advice lol. Literally everyone is telling you this is a terrible deal and to go with Honda or Toyota and you’re just questioning the validity of everyone who disagrees with you. If you want to buy the Hyundai just buy it. But please don’t say you’re asking for advice and then ignore everyone who disagrees with you.
May 15, 2025 at 6:14 pm #1570 Reply
Aubree
DO NOT. My mom has one, absolutely nothing but electric problems that the dealership “doesn’t know” how to fix.

She can’t go to a mechanic because it’s financed and if she did, it would void her warranty.

Another issue she has with it is randomly the backup camera just stops working, (she works in a downtown area, so it’s very inconvenient). She’s only had it for a few months and, if it wasn’t under warranty, would’ve already dumped thousands into it.
May 15, 2025 at 6:15 pm #1571 Reply
Koby
I was a Hyundai dealership technician for quite some time. Certified expert tech. If I was going to buy a newish Hyundai, it would be a Tucson. They’re the most reliable thing the company makes right now. If you are dead set on a Palisade, get the newer one with less miles.

They don’t have oil problems near 100k, what they have is careless owners who don’t get the oil changed between 60k and 90k (yes, I saw a 62k to 94k oil change gap with a knocking motor). I would never buy a used palisade for exactly that reason. The 20-mile one is new. Those 20 miles are from the PDI and test drive.

$40k is a steal for those because they normally run $60k or better.
May 15, 2025 at 6:15 pm #1572 Reply
Samuel
30K for a Hyundai. Used at that. Not even if my only other option was just walking. Cause I’m prob going to be walking either way. I’m just not in debt 30k if I pass on a Hyundai.
May 15, 2025 at 6:15 pm #1573 Reply
Eric
Honda, Mazda, Toyota. Subaru’s good, too, but set aside a budget for the inevitable head gaskets. Stay away from Hyundai/Kia. And honestly, I’d be looking a few years older, as was mentioned. Anything newer than ’19 seems to be nothing but trouble.
May 15, 2025 at 6:16 pm #1574 Reply
John
Not to make any statements, but you’ll care alot less about looks of the car when driving and not having it sitting at a shop for repairs choose something reliable with the room inside and features you can’t live without, and you’ll be much happier in the end.
May 15, 2025 at 6:16 pm #1575 Reply
Abraham
2017 Toyota RAV4. The mileage won’t matter and it will last longer. You’re welcome.
May 15, 2025 at 6:16 pm #1576 Reply
Ken
At that price point, look at brand new (last year leftover) Mitsubishi.

The Mitsubishi brand is constantly off people’s radar. But, they also have the 10yr/100,000-mile warranty.

(Brand new) will set your mind at ease without the need for extra “used car” warranties.
May 15, 2025 at 6:17 pm #1577 Reply
Caleb
Look, I’m gonna. Stand on this pedestal till the day I day. For any one wanting a reliable source of transportation I’ll say Toyota. Especially if you don’t to worry about your babies being hot while you’re stuck on the side of the road. The extra you may pay right now is nullified by the many years you gain in driving it and making sure your family gets everywhere. Here’s the best options Rav4, Highlander, or Sienna. The DT-45 v6 is the most reliable. But I’d trust any engine in those vehicles. Mileage won’t matter as long as maintenance is sou d and consistent. Honda is also a fair option, but only a #2. Toyota is definitely a #1
May 15, 2025 at 6:17 pm #1578 Reply
Matthew
As a mechanic, I suggest avoiding anything Kia or Hyundai and most domestic vehicles as well. Try to look at Toyota or Honda for the best reliability and safety features.
May 15, 2025 at 6:17 pm #1579 Reply
Donald
Toyota is your save bet. I’ve a 2012 Sienna AWD XLE with 300k miles. And it still run like new. I just do regular oil and filter changes, brakes, battery and tires. Just did an alternator myself and it wasn’t hard. The outside looks new.
May 15, 2025 at 6:17 pm #1580 Reply
Tonnie
The Palisade and Telluride have been very reliable vehicles. Everyone saying to stay away from Hyundai and Kia are starting engine issues for SOME engines from the mid 10s, not the new 20s.
May 15, 2025 at 6:18 pm #1581 Reply
Chris
As a professional mechanic, my advice is to NOT purchase a Hyundai or Kia vehicle. Ever. Lots of problems and a low quality product. Your post said u didn’t like the way the Honda looked. I recommend u purchase a Toyota or Honda vehicle. You will be disappointed with Hyundai.
May 15, 2025 at 6:18 pm #1582 Reply
Brian
If new is feasible, go with that one. The extra money will buy a genuine factory warranty and peace of mind.

The warranty on the used one will be aftermarket and may very well be useless when you need it.
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