2021 Ford Bronco problems and complaints
Owners have filed 230 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Ford Bronco. The most-reported areas: Engine (69), Electrical System (29), Unknown Or Other (28).
Key takeaways
- 230 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 69 | 30% |
| Electrical System | 29 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 28 | 12% |
| Suspension | 24 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 23 | 10% |
| Back Over Prevention | 23 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 10% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 14 | 6% |
| Structure | 11 | 5% |
| Lane Departure | 11 | 5% |
| Power Train | 9 | 4% |
| Fuel System | 7 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford Bronco 4DR SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
| 2021 Ford Bronco 2DR SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-06
My car would not start. Turns out it was the fuel pump/filter low pressure recall issue. It was towed to the dealership and has been there since without a remedy from Ford, despite the recall being released over a year ago. Absolutely ridiculous that my vehicle is being held hostage because the manufacturer has not c...
Structure - filed 2026-09-24
I am concerned about the hard top for my Bronco. There are cracks showing above the furthest back window on the passenger side, and above the same window on the driver's side. And when it rains, it leaks in the very back, causing the carpet to get wet under the rubber mat and smell like mildew. I did request a Ford de...
Engine - filed 2026-09-22
The engine block may develop a coolant leak which could cause a short circuit while the engine block heater system is plugged in - increasing the risk of an underhood fire
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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.