Is the Ford Bronco Sport Reliable?

20212026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Updated daily from federal safety databases.

35/ 100Poor
55
Total Recalls
1079
Owner Complaints
33
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Ford Bronco Sport Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsReliability ScoreRating
202610
95
Excellent
202550
75
Good
2024762
35
Poor
202313112
2
Poor
202214298
0
Poor
202115607
0
Poor

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

How the Bronco Sport Compares to Similar Vehicles

Ford Bronco Sport35/100
Suv Category Average68/100

The Bronco Sport scores 33 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
122
POWER TRAIN
103
SERVICE BRAKES
94
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
88
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
69
ENGINE
60

Based on 1079 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Bronco Sport reliable?+

The Ford Bronco Sport scores 35/100 on our reliability index — rated "Poor." Across 6 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 55 recall campaigns and 1079 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 95/100 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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