Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2024 Ford Bronco Sport
NHTSA data on file today
The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 115 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 #24V683000 Loss of Drive Power from Undetected Low Battery NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V594000 Windshield Wiper Motor May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V267000 Loss of Drive Power from Undetected Low Battery NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 27 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints
- Power Train 23 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 22 complaints
- Unknown or Other 21 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 14 complaints
Of the 115 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 115 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,700–$12,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport faces multiple recalls, notably affecting the suspension, powertrain, and fuel systems, combined with frequent owner complaints about electrical and engine issues. This suggests a below-average reliability forecast, potentially leading to issues as the vehicle ages.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 10,000–50,000 miles | $200–$600 | very common |
| Fuel injector | 20,000–60,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Control modules | 30,000–70,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
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
- Brake inspections annually
- Tire rotations every 7,500 miles
- Coolant replacement every 50,000 miles
- Transmission fluid check at 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Warning lights on dashboard
- Unusual engine noises
- Transmission slipping
- Fuel odor in cabin
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.