MYRModel Year Report

1998 Ford Bronco

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1998 Ford Bronco
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:36:44.081Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints 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, 1998 highlighted. 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaints 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 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2021: 224 complaints 2022: 374 complaints 2022 2023: 221 complaints 2024: 74 complaints 2025: 50 complaints 2026: 6 complaints 2026
1998: 2 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 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

1 of 2 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing interior.

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THE LOCATION OF THE REARVIEW MIRROR IS TOO LOW, OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF TRAFFIC WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990319

AIR BAGS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

INJURY
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AIRBAG LIGHT CAME OFF AND ON. THEN AIR BAG EXPLODED, AND DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK AND NECK INJURIES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990902

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Ford Bronco — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 1998 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 1998 Ford Bronco?

The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Ford Bronco have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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