Ford Bronco Sport years to avoid
Every Ford Bronco Sport model year on file (2021-2024), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2023
Worst year on file
78.8
Severity index
Engine
Most-reported system
2021
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 Ford Bronco Sport | 78.8 Medium | 160 | Engine |
| 2 | 2022 Ford Bronco Sport | 69.7 Medium | 369 | Engine |
| 3 | 2024 Ford Bronco Sport | 65.2 Medium | 113 | Electrical System |
| 4 | 2021 Ford Bronco Sport | 40.9 Low | 709 | Electrical System |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Ford Bronco Sport complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 709 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 40.9 Low | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2022 | 369 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 69.7 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2023 | 160 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 78.8 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2024 | 113 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 65.2 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.