2021 Ford Bronco Sport
Common Problems
Ranked from 265 federal NHTSA complaints and 10 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
17 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Electrical System Malfunction Leading to Power Loss
149complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe vehicle experiences sudden loss of power and electrical systems, often without warning lights, leading to potential accidents.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 24V267000, 25V019000, 25V685000
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Fuel System Recall Issues
67complaintsHigh severityFuel systemIssues with the fuel system, including recall campaigns, where parts are unavailable or the manufacturer exceeds reasonable repair time.
Related recalls: 21V625000, 22V859000, 25V165000, 25V467000
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Battery Failure Causing Vehicle Stalling
48complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe vehicle's battery fails, causing the engine to stall and requiring jumpstarts or replacement.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 24V267000, 25V019000, 25V685000
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Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
33complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls unexpectedly at idle, often without warning, affecting the vehicle's ability to start.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 22V191000, 25V685000
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Engine Performance Problems
6complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine performance issues include unexpected shutdowns, abnormal sounds, and loss of power during operation.
Related recalls: 22V191000, 25V685000
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Brake System Issues
5complaintsMedium severityBrakesMultiple reports of brake system failures, including sudden loss of braking power and hard-to-press brake pedals.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V922000
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Battery Issues
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe battery repeatedly fails, causing the vehicle to stall or not start.
Related recalls: 24V267000, 25V019000, 25V685000
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Brake Noise and Malfunction
3complaintsLow severityBrakesThe rear brakes make a grinding noise and may fail to engage properly.
$250–$700est. brake pads + rotors (per axle) · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V922000
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Battery and Charging System Issues Leading to Vehicle Dying
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe battery and charging system fail, causing the vehicle to die repeatedly, sometimes without warning, leading to inconvenience and safety concerns.
Related recalls: 24V267000, 25V019000, 25V685000
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Brake System Failure Causing Complete Loss of Braking Power
2complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brake system fails, causing the vehicle to lose all braking power, posing a significant safety risk on public roads.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V922000
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Brake System Malfunction Leading to Unintended Movement
2complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe brake system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to move unintentionally while in park or neutral.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V922000
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Electrical System Issues Causing Radio Malfunction
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system malfunctions, causing the radio to fail to operate correctly, including not coming on or locking up.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 24V267000, 25V019000, 25V685000
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Engine Knocking Sound During Driving and Shifting
2complaintsMedium severityEngineAn abnormal knocking sound is heard from the engine during driving and shifting, indicating possible internal failure.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 22V191000, 25V685000
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Fuel System Issues Leading to Unexplained Stalls and Check Engine Light
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe fuel system issues cause unexplained stalls and the check engine light to illuminate, affecting the vehicle's reliability and performance.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 21V625000, 22V859000, 25V165000, 25V467000
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Persistent Electrical System Issues Leading to Screen Failures
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe infotainment and instrument cluster screens frequently fail, displaying errors or going dark during operation.
Related recalls: 24V267000, 25V019000, 25V685000
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Rear Differential Unit Failure Causing Shuddering and Jerking
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe rear differential unit fails, causing the vehicle to shudder and jerk during low-speed turns, affecting handling and safety.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V158000
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Unreliable Forward Collision Avoidance System
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, leading to unreliable performance and safety concerns.
Related recalls: 24V267000, 25V019000, 25V685000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.