Ford Bronco years to avoid
Every Ford Bronco 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.
2024
Worst year on file
59.9
Severity index
Unknown Or Other
Most-reported system
2022
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 Ford Bronco | 59.9 Medium | 82 | Unknown Or Other |
| 2 | 2021 Ford Bronco | 48.2 Medium | 230 | Engine |
| 3 | 2023 Ford Bronco | 38.5 Low | 230 | Visibility/Wiper |
| 4 | 2022 Ford Bronco | 26.7 Low | 383 | Visibility/Wiper |
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 complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 230 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 48.2 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2022 | 383 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 26.7 Low | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| 2023 | 230 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 38.5 Low | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| 2024 | 82 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 59.9 Medium | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
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.