Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Ford Bronco
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Ford Bronco has 18 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 #26V403000 Fender Flare May 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 #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 #25V025000 Rear Shock Absorber Reservoir May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V189000 Child Safety Lock Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V142000 Rear Glass Panels May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V546000 Unsecured Transmission May Cause Rollaway 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 #23V283000 Improperly Tightened Wheel Lug Nuts NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V155000 Steering Wheel May Lock-Up While Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V070000 Loose Bolt in Transmission May Cause Rollaway NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 90 complaints
- Electrical System 23 complaints
- Power Train 22 complaints
- Unknown or Other 20 complaints
- Engine 19 complaints
- Service Brakes 16 complaints
Of the 230 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 230 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,800–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Ford Bronco has a blend of minor and moderate issues reflected in recalls concerning the engine, transmission, and body components. However, there is a notable frequency of complaints about visibility and the electrical system, leading to an overall average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| visibility/wipers | 0–10,000 miles | $100–$250 | very common |
| power train | 20,000–40,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
| engine | 20,000–50,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
| electrical system | 10,000–40,000 miles | $150–$800 | common |
| suspension | 30,000–60,000 miles | $200–$600 | 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 change
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Battery replacement
- Spark plug change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine stalling issues
- Rearview camera malfunctions
- Suspension noise
- Transmission delays
- Electrical system failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Ford Bronco at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.