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2023 Ford BroncoProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 276 owners and 18 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
276
Crashes
9
Fires
5
Recalls
18
TSBs
212
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 276 complaints, 9 crashes, 5 fires, and 18 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.5x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

engine lifter tick

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the VisibilityHIGH

91 owners reported visibility issues — failures commonly reported around 12K miles.

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

23
0–30K
6
30–60K
1
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (23 reports) • Median: 12K 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: Visibility (91 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Visibility91 (33%)
Electrical23 (8%)
Drivetrain22 (8%)
Other21 (8%)
Engine20 (7%)
Brakes17 (6%)
Suspension13 (5%)
Structure:body11 (4%)

2023 Ford Bronco: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2023 Ford Bronco, with 91 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 12,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 12K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2023 Ford Bronco, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2023 Ford Bronco, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2023 Ford Bronco, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-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

1
22
124
23
50
24
42
25
59
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2023 Ford Bronco. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (18 recalls)

23V070000Apr 2023

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."

23V155000Mar 2023

STEERING

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco Wildtrak and 2022 Bronco Raptor vehicles. Internal damage to the steering gear may require increased steering effort or cause the steering wheel to lock-up.

23V283000Do Not DriveMay 2023

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The lug nuts on the driver's side wheels may have been improperly tightened.

23V358000Sep 2023

SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles built with the 5-Door body style. The first-row seat belt latch plates may be difficult to access from their stowed position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

23V379000Jul 2023

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco, 2023 Super Duty F-250, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

+ 13 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2023 Ford Bronco NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

Not rated

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

Not rated

Rollover

★★★★★

3 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

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.

2023 Ford Bronco vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

276

Class avg

112

2.5x 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. 276 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.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2023 Ford Bronco: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Ford Bronco?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2023 Ford Bronco is related to the visibility, with 91 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2023 Ford Bronco reliable?
The 2023 Ford Bronco has 276 complaints, 9 crash reports, and 5 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.5x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2023 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 2023 Ford Bronco have any recalls?
Yes, the 2023 Ford Bronco has 18 recalls on record. At least one is a critical “Do Not Drive” recall. 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 30 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 12,000 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.
When was the 2023 Ford Bronco data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
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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