2023 Ford Bronco: common problems and reliability

The 2023 Ford Bronco has 352 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 31 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are visibility/wiper 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 2023 model year

352
Owner complaints
31
Recalls
13
Crash reports
8
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 Ford Bronco vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

visibility/wiper
94
electrical system
59
engine
50
power train
37
fuel system
28

Recalls affecting the 2023 Bronco

power train:automatic transmission

Campaign 23V070000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could pr…

steering

Campaign 23V155000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco Wildtrak and 2022 Bronco Raptor vehicles. Internal damage to the steering gear may require increased steering effort or cause the steering wheel to lock-up.

wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Campaign 23V283000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The lug nuts on the driver's side wheels may have been improperly tightened.

seat belts:critical fasteners

Campaign 23V358000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles built with the 5-Door body style. The first-row seat belt latch plates may be difficult to access from their stowed position. As such, these vehicl…

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

2022 Bronco
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