1998 Ford Bronco
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.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1998: 2 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 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.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-03-19
Air bags
1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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Airbag light came off and on. Then air bag exploded, and driver sustained back and neck injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-09-02
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1998 Ford Bronco — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
- Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.