Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Ford Bronco Sport
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Ford Bronco Sport has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 163 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 #24V594000 Windshield Wiper Motor May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V267000 Loss of Drive Power from Undetected Low Battery NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V223000 Tires Manufactured Incorrectly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V187000 Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V021000 Leak in ABS Module NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V859000 Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V686000 Parking Lights May Flicker/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 38 complaints
- Engine 38 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 32 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 29 complaints
- Power Train 21 complaints
- Unknown or Other 19 complaints
Of the 163 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 163 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,000–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Ford Bronco Sport has a high number of recalls and complaints, especially related to electrical and engine systems, indicating potential reliability issues. Noteworthy recalls include problems with the fuel injection system, affecting overall vehicle safety and performance. These issues contribute to a lower reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel injector | 20,000–40,000 miles | $300–$600 | very common |
| 12-volt battery | 15,000–30,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| ABS module | 25,000–45,000 miles | $400–$750 | common |
| Windshield wiper motor | 15,000–35,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
| Ball joint | 40,000–60,000 miles | $250–$500 | 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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid change every 2 years
- Air filter replacement annually
- Battery check annually
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell in the cabin
- Flickering dashboard lights
- Difficult engine starts
- Erratic brake performance
- Wiper motor noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.