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2024 Ford Bronco Sport
Common Problems

Ranked from 43 federal NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
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Medium

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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  1. 1

    Electrical System Failures Including Infotainment Issues

    9complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Infotainment system fails to operate reliably, causing navigation and connectivity issues.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 24V267000, 25V685000

  2. 2

    Fuel System Recall Not Addressed Timely

    9complaints
    High severityFuel system

    Fuel system recall not addressed in a timely manner, leading to potential under-hood fire risk.

    Related recall: 25V467000

  3. 3

    Unrepaired Safety Recalls

    7complaints
    High severityOther

    Multiple unrepaired safety recalls pose significant safety risks, including potential fires and loss of control.

  4. 4

    Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure

    4complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    Vehicle stalls at idle when using the stop-start system.

    $150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 25V685000

  5. 5

    Powertrain Malfunctions

    4complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    Powertrain malfunctions cause acceleration issues and potential loss of control.

    Related recalls: 24V683000, 25V158000

  6. 6

    Battery Issues Leading to Vehicle Not Starting

    3complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The battery fails to hold a charge, leading to the vehicle not starting and requiring frequent jump starts.

    Related recalls: 24V267000, 25V685000

  7. 7

    Engine Overheating and Misfires

    3complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    Engine overheats and misfires, leading to poor performance and potential engine damage.

    $200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 25V685000

  8. 8

    Steering Issues in Auto Off/Fuel Saver Mode

    2complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering becomes temporarily disabled in auto off/fuel saver mode, posing a safety risk during emergency situations.

  9. 9

    Sunroof Explosion

    2complaints
    High severityOther

    The sunroof spontaneously shatters without any apparent cause, posing a significant safety risk.

  10. 10

    Transmission Malfunction Causing Gear Shifting Issues

    2complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission experiences erratic shifting, especially in stop-and-go traffic, and displays a powertrain malfunction warning.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 24V683000, 25V158000

  11. 11

    Windshield Cracking and Chipping

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The front windshield and moonroof experience cracking and chipping, often occurring within a short period of use.

Other years & sources

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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.