MYRModel Year Report

1982 Ford Bronco

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1982 Ford Bronco
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:35:58.929Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Bronco Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1982 highlighted. 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 10 complaints 1985: 20 complaints 1985 1986: 27 complaints 1987: 34 complaints 1988: 53 complaints 1989: 85 complaints 1989 1990: 57 complaints 1991: 33 complaints 1992: 39 complaints 1993: 41 complaints 1993 1994: 94 complaints 1995: 94 complaints 1996: 81 complaints 1997: 1 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 2021: 224 complaints 2022: 374 complaints 2022 2023: 221 complaints 2024: 74 complaints 2025: 50 complaints 2026: 6 complaints 2026
1982: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19812
19821
19834
198410
198520
198627
198734
198853
198985
199057
199133
199239
199341
199494
199594
199681
19971
19982
19992
2021224
2022374
2023221
202474
202550
20266

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

1 of 1 total report mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Show complaint excerpts

TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VN TIRESIZE: 31X10.5X15)

NHTSA ODI report, 20001218

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19870115 — PE (closed 19871130)

FRONT BRK CALIPER SEIZURE

R 20071015 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHIC

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.

Campaign 07E064000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1982 Ford Bronco — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07E064000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 1982 Ford Bronco reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1982 Ford Bronco?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1982 Ford Bronco have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.