1999 Ford Bronco

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1999 Ford Bronco
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:11:56.353Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Bronco Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 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 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 1999 2021: 216 complaints 2021 2022: 344 complaints 2023: 211 complaints 2024: 69 complaints 2025: 44 complaints 2025 2026: 3 complaints 2026
1999: 2 complaints
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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

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train.

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THE TRANSMISSION LINKAGE IS OFF, THE AIR CONTINUING CONTROLS ITSELF, THE CD CHANGER IS DEFECTIVE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20061006

EQUIPMENT

1 of 2 total reports mentions: equipment.

EQUIPMENT

1 of 2 total reports mentions: equipment.

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THE TRANSMISSION LINKAGE IS OFF, THE AIR CONTINUING CONTROLS ITSELF, THE CD CHANGER IS DEFECTIVE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20061006

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
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CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE FRONT OF THE HOUSE, WENT INTO THE HOUSE FOR ONLY A FEW MINUTES, WHEN THE NEIGHBOR KNOCKED ON THE DOOR TO INFORM THEM THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050222

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Ford Bronco — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (1 reports on file for this year).

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FAQ

Is the 1999 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 1999 Ford Bronco?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Ford Bronco have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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