Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Ford Bronco Sport
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport has 16 NHTSA recall campaigns and 713 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V340000 Do Not Drive: Loss of Control from Control Arm Separation NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V685000 Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V467000 Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V442000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V158000 Loss of Drive Power from Undetected Low Battery NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V165000 Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V019000 Loss of Drive Power from Battery Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V267000 Loss of Drive Power from Undetected Low Battery NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V859000 Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V191000 Engine Oil Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V922000 Reduced Braking Performance/FMVSS 135 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V809000 Inadequate Bonding on Moonroof Glass Panel NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V625000 Fuel Delivery Module May Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V074000 Incorrect Front Lower Control Arms NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V075000 Missing or Loose Rear Suspension Bolts NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V011000 Inadequate Lubrication In Rear Drive Unit NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 212 complaints
- Power Train 192 complaints
- Engine 152 complaints
- Service Brakes 101 complaints
- Unknown or Other 98 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 64 complaints
Of the 713 complaints on file, 18 report a crash and 17 a fire; across all 713 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport has multiple recalls mainly related to its fuel system, suspension, and electrical components, highlighting potential reliability issues. Numerous complaints about the electrical system and power train further exacerbate concerns, diminishing its overall reliability perception.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 30,000–50,000 miles | $200–$800 | very common |
| power train | 40,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| engine | 50,000–70,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
| fuel system | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
| brakes | 40,000–60,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake checks and fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation and balance
- Replace air filters annually
- Coolant replacement at 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises or oil leaks
- Transmission shifting issues
- Decreased braking performance
- Unresponsive electrical features
- Fuel odor or underperformance
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.