MYRModel Year Report

1990 Ford Bronco

● Typical for this model
1990 Ford Bronco
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:01:30.687Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Bronco Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 10 complaints 1984 1985: 20 complaints 1986: 27 complaints 1987: 34 complaints 1988: 52 complaints 1988 1989: 84 complaints 1990: 56 complaints 1990 1991: 32 complaints 1992: 37 complaints 1992 1993: 40 complaints 1994: 91 complaints 1995: 94 complaints 1996: 81 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 2021: 216 complaints 2021 2022: 344 complaints 2023: 211 complaints 2024: 69 complaints 2025: 44 complaints 2025 2026: 3 complaints 2026
1990: 56 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19812
19821
19834
198410
198520
198627
198734
198852
198984
199056
199132
199237
199340
199491
199594
199681
19971
19982
19992
2021216
2022344
2023211
202469
202544
20263

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SEATS 14%

14% of complaints: seats — 8 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
STRUCTURE 7%

7% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

I WAS HEADING TO THE STORE WHEN MY GAS PEDAL FOR STUCK. I PRESSED THE BRAKES AND HELD THEM DOWN TO NO AVAIL. I ENDED UP CRASHING THROUGH SOMEONES YARD AND HITTING THEIR PROPERTY. MY BRONCO FINALLY STOPPED ABOUT 15 SECONDS LATER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140810

CRACKED SEAT MOUNTS ON FLOOR BOARD. 1990 BRONCO, BUCKET SEATS, HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE 89-90 BRONCOS WITH CAPTIANS CHAIRS, THE FLOOR BOARD CRACKS AROUND THE BOLTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160606

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 7%

7% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19900123 — PE (closed 19900726)

FLOORBOARD FRACTURE

I 19901127 — PE (closed 19910417)

FORD TRUCK INCONSISTENT VEHICLE CONTROL.

I 19920417 — PE (closed 19920827)

FNT RECLNING SEAT BCK FAIL

I 19920827 — EA (closed 19931029)

FRONT SEAT BACK FAILURE

I 19920909 — PE (closed 19930107)

FUEL EXPULSION

I 19930107 — EA (closed 19930820)

FUEL EXPULSION

R 19960607 — electrical system

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Campaign 96V071000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Ford Bronco — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seats issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96V071000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 1990 Ford Bronco reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1990 Ford Bronco is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Ford Bronco?

The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Ford Bronco have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.