2022 Ford Bronco Sport problems and complaints
Owners have filed 366 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The most-reported areas: Engine (82), Electrical System (76), Power Train (70).
Key takeaways
- 366 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 13 involve a crash, 13 a fire, 17 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 82 | 22% |
| Electrical System | 76 | 21% |
| Power Train | 70 | 19% |
| Unknown Or Other | 55 | 15% |
| Fuel System | 51 | 14% |
| Gasoline | 50 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 50 | 14% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 42 | 11% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 15 | 4% |
| Steering | 13 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 9 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ford Bronco Sport SUV 4WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-10-15
The rear drive unit (RDU) deteriorated at 78k miles. I began to notice a shudder during low-speed turns with high steering angle. Upon inspection, metallic flakes were discovered in the RDU’s fluid, apparently indicating mechanical degradation of the internal clutch packs. Two separate Ford dealerships recommended com...
Power Train,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-10-13
after the dealership executed Safety Recall 25S76, the vehicle immediately began violently sputtering and surging on public roads, and the service department actively concealed the resulting diagnostic fault codes.
Power Train,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-13
Stripped differential. I was told by a service tech that the vehicle is safe to drive until it isn’t that Ford is aware but does not have a fix. It is available for inspection. The vehicle is getting worse, and I only drive short distances. Olathe Ford did the inspection. They will not give me a copy of the inspec...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.