Is the Ford Bronco Sport Reliable?
2021–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Ford Bronco Sport Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 95 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 3 | 10 | 1 | — | 75 | Good |
| 2024 | 3 | 58 | 1 | — | 55 | Fair |
| 2023 | 8 | 82 | 10 | — | 25 | Poor |
| 2022 | 8 | 214 | 5 | — | 28 | Poor |
| 2021 | 10 | 472 | 4 | — | 18 | Poor |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Bronco Sport Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Bronco Sport scores 19 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:
Based on 836 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ford Bronco Sport reliable?+
The Ford Bronco Sport scores 49/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 6 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 33 recall campaigns and 836 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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