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#BS-2023-FORBRO-6C6D2023 Ford Bronco Sport
Based on reports from 157 owners and 13 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 157 complaints, 6 crashes, 8 fires, and 13 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.5x the class average.
Top reported problems
touch screen doesnt work
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
water pump
1 complaints • Severity 6/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
29 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 13K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (32 reports) • Median: 13K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (29 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2023 Ford Bronco Sport: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport, with 29 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 13,470 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 13K-mile mark.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport, with 28 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport, with 19 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 7% of all reports filed for the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-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 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (13 recalls)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 F-150 vehicles. The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco Sport vehicles. Valves inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module may have been damaged during manufacturing, causing an internal ABS module leak.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
TIRES
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Maverick and Bronco Sport vehicles. The tires may have been manufactured incorrectly, which may result in a loss of vehicle handling and control.
+ 8 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.
The worst model year for the Ford Bronco Sport is the 2021 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.
2023 Ford Bronco Sport vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)
This vehicle
157
Class avg
104
1.5x 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. 157 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 13 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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