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#BS-2022-FORBRO-7CFD2022 Ford Bronco
Based on reports from 393 owners and 18 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 393 complaints, 10 crashes, 6 fires, and 18 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.4x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.
Top reported problems
vacuum brake failed
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
soy wiring mice eating my car
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
transmission fried while flat towing
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
68 owners reported visibility issues — failures commonly reported around 24K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (32 reports) • Median: 24K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Visibility (68 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2022 Ford Bronco: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Visibility Issues
Visibility complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2022 Ford Bronco, with 68 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 23,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 24K-mile mark.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2022 Ford Bronco, with 39 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2022 Ford Bronco, with 37 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2022 Ford Bronco, with 33 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 2022 Ford Bronco. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (18 recalls)
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.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
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."
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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."
+ 13 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 according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.
2022 Ford Bronco vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)
This vehicle
393
Class avg
89
4.4x 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. 393 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 18 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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