1983 Ford Bronco
Only 4 complaints 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1983
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1983: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 27 |
| 1987 | 34 |
| 1988 | 53 |
| 1989 | 85 |
| 1990 | 57 |
| 1991 | 33 |
| 1992 | 39 |
| 1993 | 41 |
| 1994 | 94 |
| 1995 | 94 |
| 1996 | 81 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2021 | 228 |
| 2022 | 385 |
| 2023 | 229 |
| 2024 | 82 |
| 2025 | 54 |
| 2026 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 MPH there was a vibration in the rear of the vehicle. The rear driver's side tire blew out and the vehicle was maneuvered off the road without incident.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-07-06
Parking brake
1 of 4 total reports mentions: parking brake, most commonly citing conventional.
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Emergency parking brakes failure. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-30
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
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When driving at any speed vehicle cuts off, and consumer is having problem starting vehicle.vehicle has been at dealer for repairs, and dealer can't determine the cause of the problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-07-12
Electrical system
1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing switch.
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Ignition switch shorted, causing fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-28
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1983-03-18Seats83V020000 The manufacturer suspects that the hardware that attaches the seat tracks (The strips that the seat slides on) to the floor may become loose or may fail to hold the seat in place during a collision.…
Remedy: The dealer will inspect and install additional larger diameter washers on the bolt assembly.
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1987-01-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1987-11-30 Front brk caliper seizure
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2007-10-15Fuel system, gasoline07E064000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
1983 Ford Bronco — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Parking brake: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 83V020000 · Seats
- Recall 07E064000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1983 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 1983 Ford Bronco?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1983 Ford Bronco have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.