Is the Ford Bronco Sport Reliable?

20212026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

63/100
Fair

Reliability Score

39
Total Recalls
813
Owner Complaints
21
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Ford Bronco Sport Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
202610
84
Excellent
2025371
74
Good
20246521
63
Fair
202398010
55
Fair
2022102135
52
Fair
2021104614
49
Fair

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Bronco Sport Compares to Similar Vehicles

Ford Bronco Sport63/100
Suv Category Average68/100

The Bronco Sport scores 5 points below the average suv. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known Ford Bronco Sport Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
142
ENGINE
132
POWER TRAIN
106
SERVICE BRAKES
79
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
74
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
51

Based on 813 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Bronco Sport reliable?+

The Ford Bronco Sport scores 63/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 6 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 39 recall campaigns and 813 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Bronco Sport is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2026 Bronco Sport achieved the highest reliability score of 84/100 with 1 recall and 0 complaints.

How many miles does a Bronco Sport last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Ford Bronco Sport owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Bronco Sport will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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