MYRModel Year Report

2024 Ford Bronco

● Typical for this model
2024 Ford Bronco
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:50:17.918Z

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
82
Recalls
16

Campaigns on file for 2024

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

23% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 10 complaints 1984 1985: 20 complaints 1986: 27 complaints 1987: 34 complaints 1987 1988: 53 complaints 1989: 85 complaints 1990: 57 complaints 1990 1991: 33 complaints 1992: 39 complaints 1993: 41 complaints 1993 1994: 94 complaints 1995: 94 complaints 1996: 81 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2021: 228 complaints 2022: 385 complaints 2023: 229 complaints 2024: 82 complaints 2024 82 2025: 54 complaints 2026: 10 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 4 complaints 1983 1984: 10 complaints 1985: 20 complaints 1985 1986: 27 complaints 1987: 34 complaints 1987 1988: 53 complaints 1989: 85 complaints 1989 1990: 57 complaints 1991: 33 complaints 1991 1992: 39 complaints 1993: 41 complaints 1993 1994: 94 complaints 1995: 94 complaints 1995 1996: 81 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2021: 228 complaints 2022: 385 complaints 2022 2023: 229 complaints 2024: 82 complaints 2024 82 2025: 54 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2026
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 4 complaints 1983 1984: 10 complaints 1984 1985: 20 complaints 1985 1986: 27 complaints 1986 1987: 34 complaints 1987 1988: 53 complaints 1988 1989: 85 complaints 1989 1990: 57 complaints 1990 1991: 33 complaints 1991 1992: 39 complaints 1992 1993: 41 complaints 1993 1994: 94 complaints 1994 1995: 94 complaints 1995 1996: 81 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2021: 228 complaints 2021 2022: 385 complaints 2022 2023: 229 complaints 2023 2024: 82 complaints 2024 82 2025: 54 complaints 2025 2026: 10 complaints 2026

2024: 82 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19812
19821
19834
198410
198520
198627
198734
198853
198985
199057
199133
199239
199341
199494
199594
199681
19971
19982
19992
2021228
2022385
2023229
202482
202554
202610

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

23% · 19 reports
CRASHFIRE
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I am the homeowner and the mother of the vehicle owner, [XXX]. I am submitting this statement about a fire involving her parked Ford Bronco in my garage. I was the only person home when I discovered the fire. At approximately 8:30 p.m.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-19

Also filed under Structure and air bags

Vehicle sustained significant front-end impact in a collision, but none of the airbags deployed. Front bumper, hood, and frame sustained visible damage. Concern that sensors or airbag system failed to activate during qualifying crash.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-11-07

Also filed under Structure and air bags

Vehicle hands free for phone is not understandable to others after a software update over a year ago. After an automatic software update I made a phone call and the person called complained about me not being understandable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-24

Structure

18% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing body.

CRASHFIRE
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Visible cracking and stress fracture on mic hardtop panel around top/side edge.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-03

Service brakes

11% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Power train

10% · 8 reports

Suspension

9% · 7 reports
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A suspension component on my 2024 Ford Bronco -- the sway bar disconnect device. began reporting malfunction in May of 2026. A service warning for the component appeared on the vehicle status display.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-03

Safety timeline

16 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2024-03-27Visibility24V142000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Bronco and Bronco Heritage vehicles. The rear quarter glass panels may have been improperly installed to the vehicle hard top, which can allow them to detach.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the rear glass panels on Bronco vehicles. On Bronco Heritage vehicles, dealers will replace the rear left-hand removable quarter glass panel. Repairs will be performed free of charge.

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    2024-04-09Latches/locks/linkages24V189000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Bronco 4-door vehicles. The left-side rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the child safety locks and replace the rear door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2024-11-20Suspension24V770000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger, and 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly as necessary, free of charge.

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    2025-04-11Power train25V164000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.

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    2025-05-22Latches/locks/linkages25V303000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco vehicles. The left-side rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the child safety locks and replace the rear door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2025-05-23Suspension25V310000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the ball joint fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2025-06-03Suspension25V308000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front lower control arm fasteners may not have been tightened properly, allowing the control arm to detach from the frame.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and verify that the lower control arm fasteners are tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the fastener.

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    2025-08-15Suspension25V025000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles. The rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external reservoir.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear shock absorbers, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S01.

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    2025-09-25Fuel system, gasoline25V597000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The bolts securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, which can result in a fuel leak.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump mounting bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S90.

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    2025-10-08Back over prevention25V315000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus,...

    Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.

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    2026-04-13Back over prevention26V124000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.

    Remedy: The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2026-05-22Seats26V268000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 26S30.

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    2026-07-20Electrical system, engine26V468000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit.

    Remedy: Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S55.

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    Date not on fileEquipment25V685000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge.

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    Date not on fileStructure26V403000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the fender flares as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed August 10, 2026.

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    Date not on filePower train26V236000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Bronco vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transmission to transfer case joint and replace the transmission and transfer case as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 8, 2026.

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Buy-smart checklist

2024 Ford Bronco — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 19 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 25V685000 · Equipment
  • Recall 26V403000 · Structure
  • Recall 26V236000 · Power train
  • Recall 24V142000 · Visibility
  • Recall 24V189000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 24V770000 · Suspension
  • Recall 25V164000 · Power train
  • Recall 25V303000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 25V310000 · Suspension
  • Recall 25V308000 · Suspension
  • Recall 25V025000 · Suspension
  • Recall 25V597000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 25V315000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 26V124000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 26V268000 · Seats
  • Recall 26V468000 · Electrical system, engine
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FAQ

Is the 2024 Ford Bronco reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Ford Bronco is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Ford Bronco?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Ford Bronco have?
16 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.