2022 Ford Bronco: common problems and reliability

The 2022 Ford Bronco has 668 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 37 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag quality control / reliability concerns — reports of various issues including bad clock springs, leaking shocks, axle breather tube seepage, hood latch failures, non-working signal lights, and persistent interior rattles. primarily associated with 2021-2022 models. frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2022 model year

668
Owner complaints
37
Recalls
18
Crash reports
14
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Ford Bronco vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

engine
118
electrical system
106
power train
92
service brakes
91
fuel system
72

Recalls affecting the 2022 Bronco

latches/locks/linkages:doors:lock

Campaign 22V411000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain four-door 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The passenger-side rear door may be opened from inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.

visibility:windshield

Campaign 22V451000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail…

back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Campaign 22V825000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with rearview camera systems and 8-inch screen displays. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended.…

air bags:sensor:side impact

Campaign 22V928000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The right or left side impact sensors may not be properly secured to the vehicle.

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is mixed and highly dependent on the specific generation and model discussed. For the modern sixth-generation (2021+) Bronco, owner feedback is polarized. Many express strong enthusiasm for its unique character, off-road capability, convertible natur

  • Quality control / reliability concerns — Reports of various issues including bad clock springs, leaking shocks, axle breather tube seepage, hood latch failures, non-working signal lights, and persistent interior rattles. Primarily associated with 2021-2022 models. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Hard top problems — Concerns about longevity and issues with early production hard tops (2021-2022), cited as a COVID-era supply chain problem. Frequency: isolated.
  • Engine and fuel pump issues — A batch of 2021-2022 models had problems; stated to have been identified and resolved. Frequency: isolated.
  • Rear brake noise (Bronco Sport) — Persistent noise that could not be fixed despite multiple dealer visits. Frequency: isolated.
  • Poor fuel economy — Noted as a significant con for both classic and modern Broncos. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Bronco.

Typical used price

Used Bronco listings typically run $42,023–$52,220 across 2021 to 2026 model years.

Other Bronco model years

2023 Bronco
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