2021 Hyundai Palisade Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 7%of 447 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the suspension of the 2021 Hyundai Palisade, 7% of the 447 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased a Palisade 2021 limited awd trim from a local dealership on 12/01/2020 night. I test drove a different Palisade, but purchased this specific Palisade as we were looking for a beige interior. We drove the new Palisade for the first time on the highway on 12/06/2020. It vibrates and rumbles on the highway. It mostly comes from the rear suspicion. 1) it constantly shakes and rumbles with constant vibration 2) the suspicion almost feels like seating on loose spring and causes the lower portions of the car to shake up & down constantly with high frequency. …”
NHTSA complaint #11378168, filed 2020-12, 150 miles“The car is under a year old, and started having a popping noise from rear driver side. The problem was determined to be the shock failing. This was confirmed at the dealer as a known issue that Hyundai is working on. We asked for it to be documented and put on file for our car. The service technician decided to replace the part and a new shock was installed.”
NHTSA complaint #11628071, filed 2024-11“When driving at low speeds and going over bumps and speed bumps there is a thumping noise coming from the driver’s side rear. I’ve had the issue for quite some time now and there is a TSB on it for a faulty shock insulator. Between 2 different dealerships they have replaced it 3 times now and it’s doing it all over again. The last dealership has told me it is normal noise for the age and mileage of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11719335, filed 2026-02“Vehicle started to have bumpy ride and loud popping noise from the rear. I have an appointment at the dealership next week, but we know the shocks are leaking/malfunctioning. This seems to be a very common problem with Hyundai Palisades. The concern is replacing with the same OEM parts to have the same issue again.”
NHTSA complaint #11602631, filed 2024-07“I have a popping noise coming from the rear driver side suspension and it rides rough. I have been told by Hyundai that my rear shocks are leaking and from a different shop that my rear shock mount and absorber are causing the noise.”
NHTSA complaint #11700783, filed 2025-11Related service bulletins
- 11035035Jul 15, 2026Certain 2020 – 2024 model year Palisade vehicles may exhibit a clunking or thumping noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over rough roads. This may be caused by worn…
- 11033836Jun 11, 2026Certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit a clunking or thumping noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over rough roads. This may be caused by worn self-leveling…
- 11033709Jun 1, 2026Some Palisade (LX2) vehicles may produce noise from AWD coupling vibrations when making turns caused by a logic error with the All Wheel Drive Electronic Control Unit (AWD ECU)…
- 11033704May 22, 2026Certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit a clunking or thumping noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over rough roads. This may be caused by worn self-leveling…
- 11033703May 22, 2026Certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit a clunking or thumping noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over rough roads. This may be caused by worn self-leveling…
- 11033702May 22, 2026Certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit a clunking or thumping noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over rough roads. This may be caused by worn self-leveling…
- 11026618Dec 13, 2025Certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit a clunking or thumping noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over rough roads. This may be caused by worn self-leveling…
- 11026617Dec 13, 2025Certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit a clunking or thumping noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over rough roads. This may be caused by worn rear…
- 11026616Dec 13, 2025Certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit a clunking or thumping noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over rough roads. This may be caused by worn self-leveling…
- 10207814Jan 6, 2022Certain 2020-2021MY Palisade (LX2) vehicles equipped with rear self-leveling shocks (vehicles with factory-equipped 20â wheels: SEL trim with convenience/premium package; all…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Hyundai Palisade
113 complaintsOther or unknown
97 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
62 complaintsEngine
61 complaintsElectrical system
56 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsForward collision avoidance
20 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsSeats
13 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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