Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Ford Bronco
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Ford Bronco has 23 NHTSA recall campaigns and 387 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Newest 20 recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V468000 Engine Compartment Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V403000 Fender Flare May Detach 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 #25V273000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display 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 #23V379000 Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V358000 Seat Belt Latch Difficult to Access/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V165000 Rearview Camera Malfunction/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V155000 Steering Wheel May Lock-Up While Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V070000 Loose Bolt in Transmission May Cause Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V928000 Improperly Secured Side Impact Sensors NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 65 complaints
- Engine 53 complaints
- Unknown or Other 42 complaints
- Electrical System 40 complaints
- Power Train 40 complaints
- Service Brakes 40 complaints
Of the 387 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 387 complaints, owners report 4 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 2022 Ford Bronco faces significant reliability concerns, with 23 recall campaigns and 383 owner complaints. Common areas of trouble include visibility/wiper issues, engine concerns, and powertrain problems. With numerous recalls related to the engine, body structure, and drivetrain, this model year shows potential for above-average repair frequency and cost. Limited complaint counts on some issues restrict a comprehensive assessment.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | Unknown | $200–$600 | very common |
| Engine | Unknown | $500–$2,500 | common |
| Power Train | Unknown | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| Service Brakes | Unknown | $300–$900 | 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
- Tire rotations and balances
- Brake inspections and servicing
- Cooling system check
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacements
- Battery condition checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual windshield wiper noise
- Engine misfires or stalling
- Delayed gear shifts
- Brake pedal vibration
- Unexpected engine warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Ford Bronco at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.