Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Ford Bronco
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Ford Bronco has 20 NHTSA recall campaigns and 230 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V468000 Engine Compartment Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V299000 Hard Top May Crack and Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V236000 Loss of Drive Power due to Transmission Misalignment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V124000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V888000 Rearview Camera May Fail to Turn Off/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V721000 Loose Bolt in Driver's Seat Frame NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V685000 Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V455000 Low Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V315000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V312000 Rearview Camera Malfunction/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V025000 Rear Shock Absorber Reservoir May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V635000 Engine Intake Valves May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V598000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V358000 Seat Belt Latch Difficult to Access/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V165000 Rearview Camera Malfunction/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V928000 Improperly Secured Side Impact Sensors NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V825000 Rearview Camera Malfunction/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V411000 Child Safety Lock Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V982000 Radar Module Misaligned NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V770000 Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 69 complaints
- Electrical System 29 complaints
- Unknown or Other 28 complaints
- Suspension 24 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 23 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 23 complaints
Of the 230 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 230 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Ford Bronco faces notable reliability concerns with 230 complaints and 20 recall campaigns. Issues with the engine, electrical system, and suspension are particularly concerning. The high number of recalls, including serious issues such as engine failure and faulty rearview cameras, suggests potential reliability challenges. However, data is somewhat limited, impacting the certainty of these assessments.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Unknown | $1,500–$5,000 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | common |
| Suspension | Unknown | $400–$1,200 | 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 changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations
- Battery checks
- Transmission fluid change
- Cooling system maintenance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine warning lights
- Electrical issues
- Suspension noise
- Transmission slip
- Fuel pump noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Ford Bronco at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.