2023 Ford Bronco Sport
Common Problems
Ranked from 67 federal NHTSA complaints and 9 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
11 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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Fuel System Failure
13complaintsHigh severityFuel systemFuel system malfunctions leading to engine stalling, loss of power, and potential fire risk.
Related recalls: 22V859000, 24V187000, 25V165000, 25V467000
- 2
Radio Screen Issues
13complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe radio screen frequently goes black or displays incorrectly, affecting the user experience.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 24V267000, 25V019000, 25V685000
- 3
Engine Performance Issues
11complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine performance issues including hesitation, loss of power, and check engine light illumination.
Related recall: 25V685000
- 4
Recall Issues
8complaintsMedium severityOtherMultiple unresolved recalls with no available repair parts, causing ongoing issues and safety concerns.
- 5
Visibility Issues
8complaintsMedium severityOtherVisibility issues include dashboard and screen malfunctions affecting the driver's ability to see important information.
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Brake System Failures
7complaintsHigh severityBrakesBrake system failures include sudden loss of braking power and unexpected vehicle movement while braking.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V021000
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Electrical System Issues
7complaintsMedium severityElectricalElectrical system malfunctions including sudden loss of power, inoperable lights, and digital feedback noises.
Related recalls: 24V267000, 25V019000, 25V685000
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Fuel Odor Issues
5complaintsMedium severityFuel systemFuel odors entering the cabin through air vents, indicating potential fuel leaks or vapor accumulation.
Related recalls: 22V859000, 24V187000, 25V165000, 25V467000
- 9
Recall Repair Delays
5complaintsMedium severityOtherMultiple contacts reported delays in receiving necessary parts for recall repairs, leading to unresolved issues.
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Transmission Problems
5complaintsHigh severityTransmissionTransmission issues include violent jerking, severe uneven shifting, and failure to shift into park or reverse.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V158000
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Tire Failures
2complaintsMedium severityOtherMultiple instances of tires developing unexpected flats, especially in low mileage vehicles.
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.