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 | — | — | 84 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 3 | 7 | 1 | — | 74 | Good |
| 2024 | 6 | 52 | 1 | — | 63 | Fair |
| 2023 | 9 | 80 | 10 | — | 55 | Fair |
| 2022 | 10 | 213 | 5 | — | 52 | Fair |
| 2021 | 10 | 461 | 4 | — | 49 | Fair |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Bronco Sport Compares to Similar Vehicles
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:
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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