Does your Hyundai Palisade vibrate excessively at higher speeds?

[steelers]

Wonder what percent of production are AWD..doubt many in S.Korea are..etc
Purchased mine in Florida where AWD are rare...and paid extra for that option.
The way it looks,I may Really be paying!
17500 miles OK for now...but clock is ticking apparently..

 

[Gene]

One of my major considerations is that I need 2 large dog crates to fit in the back and most SUV's are too narrow, unless I go up to Expedition or Tahoe size, and I don't want to go that big.

Palisade is a good fit for you. Just be sure and do a really good test drive.
There aren't that many people with the vibration issue when you consider how many they have sold.
Not all but most of the ones in 2020 they found a fix for

 

[DebbieBatesRealtor]

Palisade is a good fit for you. Just be sure and do a really good test drive.
There aren't that many people with the vibration issue when you consider how many they have sold.
Not all but most of the ones in 2020 they found a fix for

It seems the vibration issue is with AWD models. I had planned to get the AWD, but really don't need it. The FWD might be a safer bet for me.

 

[Kirbo]

Thank you so much for your tip. You've actually been VERY helpful, as I didn't realize the vibration was specifically an AWD issue. I was thinking of going with AWD, but really don't need to. I'd be fine with FWD and if it helps avoid this issue, you've saved me a lot of headache!

I voted as a 2021 owner. Mine is AWD and has no vibrations.

 

[Dandyhand]

There aren't that many people with the vibration issue when you consider how many they have sold.

Not sure where you’re getting those statistics?

As a victim of this problem on my new ‘22 Calligraphy I am digging into things, trying to find answers (yes, I test drove my Palisade an hour before purchasing. Vibration became present at about 350 miles).

Every Hyundai service department I have spoken to about this (5 so far) have had multiple Palisades with this problem. Unsuccessful attempts vary from driveshaft and coupler replacement per an old TSB, rear differential replacement, transmission replacement, rear wheel bearings, tires and rims, calls after calls to Hyundai tech line, calls to Hyundai Corporate, buy-backs, sell-offs, and most customers (like me) just continue to drive the car in disappointment because we can’t afford the alternatives.

The Telluride forum is full of the exact same complaint - much more so than here. Most with no solution either. Interestingly, the Telluride uses the exact same driveshaft and coupler (and most other parts) as the Palisade. Go check it out.

I have also had first-hand conversations about the vibration with about 10 other Palisade owners I’ve met while traveling. Interstate rest stops, fueling stations, restaurants, hotels, etc. Half of them just looked at me like deer in headlights, but the others perked up and acknowledged they had the issue. Some had been to dealers with complaints and unsuccessful repairs, others didn’t care so much.

I conjecture that there are LOTS of these Palisades out there with the issue, some worse than others, some owners who think the vibration is characteristic of their car, some who believe it’s tires or balancing, some who would rather put up with it than leave their new car at the dealer for weeks, some who just sell off, some who will never do anything about it, etc.

I would agree that not many victims are going to register on a forum, spend time posting to help others be aware, or fill out a poll. Although I wish they would.

Folks, Hyundai has a big problem with this. They know it.

 

[steelers]

Not sure where you’re getting those statistics?

As a victim of this problem on my new ‘22 Calligraphy I am digging into things, trying to find answers (yes, I test drove my Palisade an hour before purchasing. Vibration became present at about 350 miles).

Every Hyundai service department I have spoken to about this (5 so far) have had multiple Palisades with this problem. Unsuccessful attempts vary from driveshaft and coupler replacement per an old TSB, rear differential replacement, transmission replacement, rear wheel bearings, tires and rims, calls after calls to Hyundai tech line, calls to Hyundai Corporate, buy-backs, sell-offs, and most customers (like me) just continue to drive the car in disappointment because we can’t afford the alternatives.

The Telluride forum is full of the exact same complaint - much more so than here. Most with no solution either. Interestingly, the Telluride uses the exact same driveshaft and coupler (and most other parts) as the Palisade. Go check it out.

I have also had first-hand conversations about the vibration with about 10 other Palisade owners I’ve met while traveling. Interstate rest stops, fueling stations, restaurants, hotels, etc. Half of them just looked at me like deer in headlights, but the others perked up and acknowledged they had the issue. Some had been to dealers with complaints and unsuccessful repairs, others didn’t care so much.

I conjecture that there are LOTS of these Palisades out there with the issue, some worse than others, some owners who think the vibration is characteristic of their car, some who believe it’s tires or balancing, some who would rather put up with it than leave their new car at the dealer for weeks, some who just sell off, some who will never do anything about it, etc.

I would agree that not many victims are going to register on a forum, spend time posting to help others be aware, or fill out a poll. Although I wish they would.

Folks, Hyundai has a big problem with this. They know it.

So maybe the best thing to do if this issue arises, drive the hell out of the car and hope something breaks..

 

[DebbieBatesRealtor]

Not sure where you’re getting those statistics?

As a victim of this problem on my new ‘22 Calligraphy I am digging into things, trying to find answers (yes, I test drove my Palisade an hour before purchasing. Vibration became present at about 350 miles).

Every Hyundai service department I have spoken to about this (5 so far) have had multiple Palisades with this problem. Unsuccessful attempts vary from driveshaft and coupler replacement per an old TSB, rear differential replacement, transmission replacement, rear wheel bearings, tires and rims, calls after calls to Hyundai tech line, calls to Hyundai Corporate, buy-backs, sell-offs, and most customers (like me) just continue to drive the car in disappointment because we can’t afford the alternatives.

The Telluride forum is full of the exact same complaint - much more so than here. Most with no solution either. Interestingly, the Telluride uses the exact same driveshaft and coupler (and most other parts) as the Palisade. Go check it out.

I have also had first-hand conversations about the vibration with about 10 other Palisade owners I’ve met while traveling. Interstate rest stops, fueling stations, restaurants, hotels, etc. Half of them just looked at me like deer in headlights, but the others perked up and acknowledged they had the issue. Some had been to dealers with complaints and unsuccessful repairs, others didn’t care so much.

I conjecture that there are LOTS of these Palisades out there with the issue, some worse than others, some owners who think the vibration is characteristic of their car, some who believe it’s tires or balancing, some who would rather put up with it than leave their new car at the dealer for weeks, some who just sell off, some who will never do anything about it, etc.

I would agree that not many victims are going to register on a forum, spend time posting to help others be aware, or fill out a poll. Although I wish they would.

Folks, Hyundai has a big problem with this. They know it.

I think it's terrible that Hyundai has had this problem with 2020's, 2021's and now 2022's. I honestly would have thought they'd have fixed the problem by now. I find it shocking that they're still putting out a car with this problem.

 

[Elkfry]

Trying to get an idea of how many people are experiencing problems with vibration at highway speeds.

My Vibration was worse before I had the Dealer Balance ALL Wheels at 31 Miles. It got a little better after I put 3K miles on it. Then After I Rotated the Tires the Vibration is all but gone. Go Figure. I know that is a lot of changes in 3500 miles, but I feel much better.

 

[elp_jc]

I bet the issue is (bad) TOLERANCES, but where exactly? When you have too loose tolerances, that's what happens. Some vehicles are going to have an issue, but others don't. And you can change parts with new ones, and have the same tolerance issue. But the most challenging part is determining WHICH of the 5 components (after ruling out wheels/tires) is the issue: transmission ('transfer case'), main driveshaft(s), differential, rear half shafts, or rear hubs/bearings. Hyundai can't really fix anything until they know exactly what is the problem. And that can take a long time, as we're seeing. That's why I ran away from AWD .

 

[Dandyhand]

I bet the issue is (bad) TOLERANCES, but where exactly? When you have too loose tolerances, that's what happens. Some vehicles are going to have an issue, but others don't. And you can change parts with new ones, and have the same tolerance issue. But the most challenging part is determining WHICH of the 5 components (after ruling out wheels/tires) is the issue: transmission ('transfer case'), main driveshaft(s), differential, rear half shafts, or rear hubs/bearings. Hyundai can't really fix anything until they know exactly what is the problem. And that can take a long time, as we're seeing. That's why I ran away from AWD .

On that note, I found the following from the Telluride forum by a guy who finally took his vibrator to a driveshaft specialist. Everything below is from that post. Remember, the Telluride and the Palisade share the exact same drivetrain/driveshaft components...

Bev said:
The problem is what we thought. It's a design flaw.

The front section is 5 degrees off causing the vibration once the pressure of the speed is up at 60 mph.
I will scan and upload once I'm home.

This is what he wrote:
The Kia Telluride and the Hyundai Palisade are the same vehicles. their engine design is a little too high for the driveshaft to work properly.
The rear end angle is at 0 degrees and so is the transaxle. The rear half of the driveshaft is also at 0 degrees, however, the front section is at 5 degrees. With the difference in angle, there should be cv heads at the middle as well as the transaxle attachment. There is a cv head in the middle at the center support bearing. there is a single u-joint not a cv head at the trans. A single u-joint connection at the trans with a difference of 5 degrees will certainly cause a noticeable shudder at speed.

 

[PK75]

What me worry? no way, mainly because I am confident that any issues will get worked out; but there are none to speak of for me right now. I traded up from a flawless 2014 Kia Sorento SXL and that experience built my high confidence in Hyundai/Kia, especially compared to some other dogs I owned in the past. By the way, my predicted depreciation for 12 months from now is -$253 against a current trade-in value of $50,778; private party sale price today $54,003. I paid $46,000 off the showroom floor (MSRP $49500). My vehicle is first class quality and has been a tremendous value. It has no smells or vibrations; only super smooth luxo-boat highway cruising which is why I bought it. The AWD system performs flawlessly when it is called.

 

[DebbieBatesRealtor]

On that note, I found the following from the Telluride forum by a guy who finally took his vibrator to a driveshaft specialist. Everything below is from that post. Remember, the Telluride and the Palisade share the exact same drivetrain/driveshaft components...


This is what he wrote:
The Kia Telluride and the Hyundai Palisade are the same vehicles. their engine design is a little too high for the driveshaft to work properly.
The rear end angle is at 0 degrees and so is the transaxle. The rear half of the driveshaft is also at 0 degrees, however, the front section is at 5 degrees. With the difference in angle, there should be cv heads at the middle as well as the transaxle attachment. There is a cv head in the middle at the center support bearing. there is a single u-joint not a cv head at the trans. A single u-joint connection at the trans with a difference of 5 degrees will certainly cause a noticeable shudder at speed.

Wow, excellent post. Now why don't Hyundai and Kia do something about this!!!! So just to be sure, this is only the case with AWD not FWD, right?

 

[steelers]

I bet the issue is (bad) TOLERANCES, but where exactly? When you have too loose tolerances, that's what happens. Some vehicles are going to have an issue, but others don't. And you can change parts with new ones, and have the same tolerance issue. But the most challenging part is determining WHICH of the 5 components (after ruling out wheels/tires) is the issue: transmission ('transfer case'), main driveshaft(s), differential, rear half shafts, or rear hubs/bearings. Hyundai can't really fix anything until they know exactly what is the problem. And that can take a long time, as we're seeing. That's why I ran away from AWD .

If it is TOLERANCES, why does it take so long in some cases to show up
I would think if that is the cause, it would be from day one.

 

[elp_jc]

A single u-joint connection at the trans with a difference of 5 degrees will certainly cause a noticeable shudder at speed.

If that was the case, ALL vehicles would vibrate, and that's not the case. That's why I think a tolerance issue is the most likely culprit. Having said that, what you mentioned might make the issue more likely to happen.

If it is TOLERANCES, why does it take so long in some cases to show up. I would think if that is the cause, it would be from day one.

Yep. Most of the cases I've read are since 'day 1', meaning the first time owners go over the speed where it happens. If it starts happening later on, then something else is at play, of course.