Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Ford Bronco Sport
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Ford Bronco Sport has 15 NHTSA recall campaigns and 370 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 #24V187000 Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V859000 Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V787000 Fuel Pump Control Module Bracket Not Secured NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V686000 Parking Lights May Flicker/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V191000 Engine Oil Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V922000 Reduced Braking Performance/FMVSS 135 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V625000 Fuel Delivery Module May Leak NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 83 complaints
- Electrical System 77 complaints
- Power Train 70 complaints
- Unknown or Other 56 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 51 complaints
- Service Brakes 44 complaints
Of the 370 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 13 a fire; across all 370 complaints, owners report 17 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Ford Bronco Sport shows notable reliability concerns, primarily due to recurring issues with the fuel system and electrical failures. Multiple recalls address fuel injector leaks and electrical system malfunctions, impacting reliability and safety.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel injector | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$600 | very common |
| control arm ball joint | 20,000–40,000 miles | $200–$450 | common |
| electrical system | 25,000–45,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| engine block heater | 20,000–40,000 miles | $100–$300 | 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.
- Change engine oil every 7,500 miles
- Inspect brakes annually
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
- Rotate tires every 7,500 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell in cabin
- Erratic electrical system behavior
- Inconsistent braking performance
- Knocking sounds from suspension
- Engine stalling or misfiring
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.