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2021 Ford Bronco

Based on reports from 266 owners and 16 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
266
Crashes
8
Fires
2
Recalls
16
TSBs
287
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 266 complaints, 8 crashes, 2 fires, and 16 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

rodent chewed through wire harnesses

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
2

rodent chewed through engine cover

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission blew while in flat tow mode

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

71 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 26K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

25
0–30K
17
30–60K
2
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (25 reports) • Median: 26K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (71 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine71 (27%)
Electrical23 (9%)
Other22 (8%)
Suspension21 (8%)
Fuel System21 (8%)
Brakes17 (6%)
Visibility14 (5%)
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking10 (4%)

2021 Ford Bronco: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 27% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ford Bronco, with 71 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 25,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 26K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ford Bronco, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ford Bronco, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ford Bronco, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-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

7
21
93
22
34
23
27
24
90
25
15
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Ford Bronco. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (16 recalls)

21V770000Apr 2022

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco vehicles. During passenger air bag deployment, an air bag vent could open prematurely and result in an improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

21V982000Jan 2022

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.

22V411000Jun 2022

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain four-door 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The passenger-side rear door may be opened from inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.

22V825000Dec 2022

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with rearview camera systems and 8-inch screen displays. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

22V928000Jan 2023

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The right or left side impact sensors may not be properly secured to the vehicle.

+ 11 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.

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The worst model year for the Ford Bronco is the 2022 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2021 Ford Bronco vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

266

Class avg

247

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles from 2021.

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. 266 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 16 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2021 Ford Bronco: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Ford Bronco?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Ford Bronco is related to the engine, with 71 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2021 Ford Bronco reliable?
The 2021 Ford Bronco has 266 complaints, 8 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2021 Ford Bronco problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2021 Ford Bronco have any recalls?
Yes, the 2021 Ford Bronco has 16 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford Bronco problems start?
Based on 44 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 25,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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