Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2024 Ford Bronco
NHTSA data on file today
The 2024 Ford Bronco has 16 NHTSA recall campaigns and 85 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 #26V268000 Loose Bolt in Front Seat Frame 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 #25V685000 Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V597000 High Pressure Fuel Pump May Leak and Cause a Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V308000 Front Lower Control Arm May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V303000 Child Safety Lock Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V310000 Loss of Steering from Front Control Arm Separation NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V315000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V164000 Unexpected Vehicle Movement NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V025000 Rear Shock Absorber Reservoir May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V770000 Loss of Steering from Front Control Arm Separation NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V189000 Child Safety Lock Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V142000 Rear Glass Panels May Detach NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 24 complaints
- Electrical System 19 complaints
- Structure 17 complaints
- Power Train 9 complaints
- Engine 7 complaints
- Service Brakes 7 complaints
Of the 85 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 85 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2024 Ford Bronco has several recalls affecting critical systems such as the engine, power train, and suspension components. These issues, coupled with high owner-complaint volumes about the electrical system and structure, contribute to a below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine harness | 30,000–50,000 miles | $400–$700 | common |
| fuel system | 20,000–40,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| transmission | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | occasional |
| suspension | 40,000–70,000 miles | $800–$1,200 | occasional |
| electrical system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $200–$400 | 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 fluid replacement
- Engine and cabin air filters
- Coolant system service
- Transmission fluid check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping or hesitation
- Unusual suspension noises
- Frequent electrical faults
- Fuel smell near engine
- Loose body components
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2024 Ford Bronco at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.