We purchased a brand-new 2024 Hyundai Palisade from - pete.a.tripp
We purchased a brand-new 2024 Hyundai Palisade from Priority Hyundai. After the sale, they took the vehicle back to prep it for delivery. Unfortunately, when we received it, we noticed several issues: scratched exterior paint, ink stains on the interior, and a chipped windshield. While they did repair the damage and offered complimentary all-weather floor mats, the vehicle was clearly not ready for delivery.
We shared our honest feedback in the post-purchase survey, noting that the car did not meet the expected standards. Shortly after, the salesperson called us directly to express strong dissatisfaction with our comments—an uncomfortable and unprofessional response that only reinforced our concerns about the buying experience.
Service Experience – A Frustrating Saga
In June 2025, our Palisade’s battery died at 39,000 miles—just outside the warranty window. Priority Hyundai couldn’t identify any parasitic drain and charged us for a replacement. Over the next few months, the battery continued to die, leading to three more service visits. Each time, they claimed they couldn’t duplicate the issue and offered no resolution.
On our second visit, communication was nearly nonexistent. We had to show up in person, only to find the manager watching YouTube in his office while staff complained about being overworked. By the third visit, we were told service department leadership had changed and communication would improve. It didn’t. We had to escalate to the dealership manager just to get a callback, and after keeping our vehicle for over a week, they still claimed the issue had “gone away.”
On the fourth visit, we requested a refund for the battery, citing an obvious parasitic draw. Again, they denied the request, saying they couldn’t duplicate the issue. Communication remained poor throughout.
Resolution Came Elsewhere
We finally took the vehicle to another Hyundai dealership. Their team stayed in close contact, worked diligently to diagnose the issue, successfully duplicated the battery drain, and fixed it.
Bottom Line: Avoid Priority Hyundai
From a disappointing sales experience to a frustrating and unresolved service ordeal, Priority Hyundai failed to meet basic standards of professionalism, communication, and customer care. We strongly recommend taking your business elsewhere.
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