2023 Ford Bronco problems and complaints
Owners have filed 229 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford Bronco. The most-reported areas: Visibility/Wiper (90), Electrical System (23), Power Train (22).
Key takeaways
- 229 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 90 | 39% |
| Electrical System | 23 | 10% |
| Power Train | 22 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 | 8% |
| Engine | 19 | 8% |
| Structure | 16 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 7% |
| Suspension | 13 | 6% |
| Back Over Prevention | 10 | 4% |
| Steering | 7 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 3% |
| Visibility | 5 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Bronco 2DR 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
| 2023 Ford Bronco 4DR SUV 4WD | Not rated | 4/5 | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-07
After rainfall, my 2023 Ford Bronco would not start. The dealership (Stivers Ford Lincoln, Waukee, IA) diagnosed water intrusion behind the dashboard that corroded the body connector electrical harness and Body Control Module (BCM). A warranty claim (#109441186) was submitted to Ford and denied on the basis that the af...
Structure - filed 2026-10-06
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco equipped with an aftermarket Bestop Skyrider retractable rooftop, Part Number: 5246217. The contact stated that while driving, the mounting bolts on the roof loosened up. The contact was concerned that the rooftop might detach and fly off while driving at highway speeds. The contact ...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-02
Transmission failed while towing in Neutral Flat Tow mode and destroyed the entire transmission resulting in a $7,600 repair bill. Ford will not warranty this as they claim is was might fault. Not true, I had flat towed the vehicle for months without an issue and its their electronic system that failed and destroyed ...
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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.