Ford Bronco common problems
Owners of 2021–2025 Ford Bronco vehicles have filed 849 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (50% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 849
- Owner complaints
- 91
- Recall campaigns
- 21
- Crash-related reports
- 13
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 5 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Recall2022 bronco
A detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 bronco
A detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 bronco
A detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 bronco
A detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 bronco
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 bronco
A detached section of roof can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Ford Bronco problems?
- Across 849 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2021–2025 Ford Bronco vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (50%), visibility (43%), suspension (5%).
- Which Ford Bronco model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2022 Ford Bronco has the most owner complaints, with 348 filed.
- Are Ford Bronco problems dangerous?
- Of the 849 complaints on record, 21 mention a crash, 11 mention a fire and 13 mention an injury. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2022 accounts for the most complaints (348). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.