There is a very loud whistling noise at the drivers door when driving at highway speeds with a right to left crosswind. I discovered this on a 2000 mile trip I took recently, and my ears are still ringing two weeks later. I may have hearing loss.
2020 Hyundai Palisade body problems
severe 24 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500 · see body across all vehicles →
Complaints
24
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,500
2injuries
What stands out
Of the 5 model years of Hyundai Palisade we track for body problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 24.
No new NHTSA body complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 6 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
Intermittent whistling sound and excessive wind noise. Appears to originate from the front driver and passenger doors/windows. This makes driving very uncomfortable at speeds over 50 MPH
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Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2020 Hyundai Palisade?
It's a meaningful issue. 24 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,500.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Based on the 24 complaints filed, body issues most often appear around 6,080 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2020/Hyundai/Palisade.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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