2021 Ford Bronco
Common Problems
Ranked from 104 federal NHTSA complaints and 4 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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Engine Failure Due to Valve Issues
22complaintsHigh severityEngineMultiple instances of engine failure due to valves coming loose or breaking, leading to catastrophic engine failure.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 24V635000, 25V685000
- 2
Brake System Failure Causing Loss of Control
17complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brake system fails, leading to loss of control and potential accidents.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
17complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls at idle, especially under load, due to a malfunctioning stop-start system.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 24V635000, 25V685000
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Electrical System Failure Causing Dashboard Warnings and Malfunctions
15complaintsHigh severityElectricalElectrical system failures cause multiple dashboard warnings, malfunctions, and occasional complete vehicle unresponsiveness.
Related recall: 25V685000
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Fuel System Failure Leading to Engine Shutdown
13complaintsSafety riskFuel systemThe fuel system malfunctions, causing the engine to shut down unexpectedly, posing a safety risk.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V455000
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Suspension Failure Leading to Uncontrollable Vehicle Behavior
12complaintsHigh severitySuspensionSuspension components fail, causing the vehicle to fishtail, bounce uncontrollably, or become unstable at high speeds.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V025000
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Recall Non-Resolution
11complaintsHigh severityOtherMultiple recalls remain unresolved, causing ongoing issues and inconvenience.
- 8
Recall Issues with Back Over Prevention System
10complaintsMedium severityOtherIssues with the back over prevention system, including delayed recall repairs and unavailable parts.
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Wiring Harness Failures Causing Safety System Malfunctions
8complaintsHigh severityElectricalWiring harness failures cause safety systems such as blind spot monitoring and cross-traffic alerts to malfunction, posing safety risks.
$300–$1,500est. wiring harness repair · 2–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V685000
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Infotainment System Failure
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe infotainment screen fails to turn on, rendering critical safety features unusable.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V685000
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Wiper System Malfunction
4complaintsLow severityElectricalWipers intermittently slow down or stop during operation, reducing visibility in rainy conditions.
Related recall: 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.