2024 Ford Bronco Sport: common problems and reliability
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110 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 8 recalls.
Should I buy one?The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport has 110 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 8 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine.
Safety record for the 2024 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2024 a good year for the Bronco Sport?
Across the 6 Bronco Sport model years we track, complaint volume runs from 158 (2023) to 704 (2021). With 110 complaints, the 2024 Bronco Sport sits below the model's median of 158.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2024 Bronco Sport
electrical system:body control module/bcm
Campaign 24V267000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Campaign 24V683000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco Sport vehicles. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Campaign 24V594000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Maverick, Ford Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Campaign 25V158000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-267. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
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back over prevention:software
Campaign 25V442000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Campaign 25V467000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
equipment:electrical:engine block heater
Campaign 25V685000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Campaign 26V340000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear divide between appreciation for its capability, styling, and daily practicality, and significant concerns regarding long-term reliability and specific powertrain components.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Bronco Sport. See the full Bronco Sport owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Bronco Sport listings typically run $19,569–$28,500.
Other Bronco Sport model years
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