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#BS-2021-FORBRO-6C6D2021 Ford Bronco Sport
Based on reports from 917 owners and 15 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 917 complaints, 29 crashes, 27 fires, and 15 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.7x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.
Top reported problems
charging system
2 complaints • Severity 9/10
ac compressor locked up
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
turbo and converter
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
184 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 37K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (98 reports) • Median: 37K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (184 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2021 Ford Bronco Sport: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, with 184 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 37,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 37K-mile mark.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, with 138 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, with 137 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, with 124 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (15 recalls)
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles. These vehicles may have been produced with incorrect front lower control arms.
SUSPENSION:REAR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles. The rear suspension subframe assembly may have loose or missing bolts.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure which could result in an engine stall.
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles. The moonroof glass may not have been bonded correctly to the moonroof frame, which could result in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle.
+ 10 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
This is the worst model year for the Ford Bronco Sport according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is transmission.
2021 Ford Bronco Sport vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)
This vehicle
917
Class avg
247
3.7x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 917 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 15 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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