Ford Bronco problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 979 owner complaints and 50 recalls on file for the Ford Bronco (2021–2026). The 2022 Bronco has the most serious complaints, most often about visibility & wipers.
- Complaints
- 979
- Recalls
- 50
- Model years
- 6
- Worst year
- 2022
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Ford Bronco years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2022 Ford Bronco — 379 complaints, 6 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Visibility & Wipers
- 2021 Ford Bronco — 230 complaints, 6 crashes, 3 fires; top problem: Engine
- 2023 Ford Bronco — 229 complaints, 6 crashes, 3 fires; top problem: Visibility & Wipers
- 2025 Ford Bronco — 54 complaints, 5 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Electrical System
- 2024 Ford Bronco — 78 complaints, 4 crashes, 3 fires; top problem: Electrical System
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2023 (229 complaints).
Every Ford Bronco model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Bronco | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | Body & Structure |
| 2025 Bronco | 54 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 19 | Electrical System |
| 2024 Bronco | 78 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | Electrical System |
| 2023 Bronco | 229 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 18 | Visibility & Wipers |
| 2022 Bronco | 379 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 23 | Visibility & Wipers |
| 2021 Bronco | 230 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 20 | Engine |
Most common Ford Bronco problem areas (all years)
- Visibility & Wipers196 complaints
- Engine165 complaints
- Electrical System127 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion106 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech101 complaints
- Brakes97 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain84 complaints
- Body & Structure73 complaints
- Suspension72 complaints
- Seats & Seat Belts36 complaints
Complaint trend
Ford Bronco recalls
Risk: A torn air bag may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: A detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: The incorrect tire size, tire pressures, and GAWR listed on the labels can allow the vehicle to be overloaded or have improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A detached section of roof can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: Excessive wear of the transmission and transfer case splines may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A seat with loose or missing fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.
Other Ford models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology