How Reliable are Hyundai SUVs?

Hyundai’s reputation for making reliable vehicles has steadily increased over the years. Backed by one of the best warranties available, it’s not surprising that many customers look to the Hyundai SUV model lineup when purchasing a new car or SUV.
The SUV lineup for Hyundai consists of the flagship Santa Fe and Tuscon models, as well as newer entries like the Palisade and Kona. How reliable are these SUVs? Let’s find out.

Hyundai Tucson

The Tucson is one of Hyundai’s flagship SUV models, having been in service since 2004. The four-door Tucson also ranks as one of Hyundai’s best-selling models period. Consumer Reports named it as one of the most reliable vehicles available as early as 2009. Since then, the Tucson has only gotten better in terms of reliability. According to RepairPal, the Tucson is above average for reliability, and annual repair costs average about $426, which is far below the average compact SUV cost of $521.

Hyundai Santa Fe

Like the Tucson, the Santa Fe is a flagship model in the Hyundai lineup. The Santa Fe was introduced in 2000 and became an immediate hit with American car buyers. In 2008, it was awarded by Consumer Reports as a top pick. The Santa Fe is also currently one of Hyundai’s most reliable models, and it ranks second in reliability out of 26 SUVs in the same category on RepairPal. The Santa Fe is Hyundai’s second-largest SUV model after the Palisade. It fits into the very popular midsize SUV category and has continually been awarded as among the best in that category.

Hyundai Kona

The Kona is Hyundai’s smallest SUV and it debuted quite recently in 2017. Data on the Kona’s maintenance reliability is not yet available on RepairPal as it’s too new. Consumer Reports lists the Kona as one of the best choices in the subcompact SUV category where it competes with the Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-3, among others. The Kona won the North American Utility Vehicle of the year award in 2019, which was the first time a subcompact crossover had ever won that award. The Hyundai Kona offers good gas mileage, nimble handling, and award-winning safety features for an affordable price, which makes it very popular with city drivers.

Hyundai Palisade

Another relatively new model to Hyundai’s SUV lineup is the midsize Palisade. The Palisade is the larger option in Hyundai’s midsize SUV offerings. Like the Kona, the Palisade is too new for significant repair data from RepairPal. Consumer Reports considers it a top offering due to its many standard features, including standard safety features. With a very recent debut in 2019, there’s not much data available about the Palisade, but it seems safe to say that it will continue Hyundai’s reputation for reliable SUVs.

When it comes to reliability, Hyundai is competitive with stalwarts like Toyota and Honda. The long warranty offered by the automaker also helps drivers have peace of mind when they choose Hyundai SUVs.