Ford Bronco: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Ford Bronco model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 218 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 45.0 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2022 | 348 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 19.5 Low | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| 2023 | 214 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 21.5 Low | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| 2024 | 69 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 60.9 Medium | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Across 4 model years, the 2024 Ford Bronco carries the highest severity index (60.9, driven by unknown or other), while the 2022 is the cleanest at 19.5.
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.