Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

222 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Worth reading
35

Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

sudden stalling 8transmission slipping 6
A recent report: We sometime have loss of drive power while driving or a total failure to engage a gear. Happens sometimes when moving from a stop sign or stop light. Like the transmission is slipping in def case.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11764606 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Worth reading
55

Most reports here involve software faults. Of these, 2 mention a crash.

software faults 36electrical shorts 3
A recent report: When making a right turn with the turn signal on, as you complete the turn and straighten the steering wheel the left turn signal turns on as the right turn signal turns off. This is intermittent and…
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When making a right turn with the turn signal on, as you complete the turn and straighten the steering wheel the left turn signal turns on as the right turn signal turns off. This is intermittent and occurs when turning from a complete stop or a turn while moving. This is very unsafe as it looks like your making a quick left after completing your right turn to the driver behind you. This has happened many times over the last couple of months so I don’t have a date of incident but it happened 6 times while running errands on 8/29. Lafontaine Ford has had my vehicle in service all day today, 9/1, without resolution.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11761412 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Minor
15

Most reports here involve loss of braking.

loss of braking 7software faults 5rollaway 2
A recent report: TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE IN 2023 BRONCO. What happened is exactly what is described for current recall of the electronic brake booster for 2025 broncos. Mine is a 2023.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11747200 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Worth reading
17

Most reports here involve loss of steering. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

loss of steering 5fluid leaks 4
A recent report: Steering rack component failure, vague steering, play during steering directional change, Light grinding noise when turning steering wheel.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11758711 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Minor
8

Most reports here involve airbags not deploying.

airbags not deploying 1software faults 1
A recent report: After Avis Ford replaced my seatbelt on the driver’s side, my vehicle began to rattle from underneath the same area and in the front. The seatbelt side was serviced twice, and now the car feels…
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After Avis Ford replaced my seatbelt on the driver’s side, my vehicle began to rattle from underneath the same area and in the front. The seatbelt side was serviced twice, and now the car feels unsafe. The dealership refused to re-inspect and told me to fix it out of pocket. I’m concerned this may be a structural or safety-related defect caused by improper repair.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11667594 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Worth reading
79

Most reports here involve software faults. Of these, 1 mention an injury.

software faults 47fluid leaks 4
A recent report: Cracking of the roof which has caused leaks. Common issue for Broncos, but only recalled for 2021-2022 Broncos. My Bronco is 2023 and has the same issue. It should also be a recall.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11763143 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Worth reading
13

Most reports here involve corrosion. Of these, 2 mention a crash.

corrosion 1premature wear 1
A recent report: Front differential mounts are cracking and breaking leading to insecure front differential and damage to adjacent suspension and power train components. This is a significant risk to both the…
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Front differential mounts are cracking and breaking leading to insecure front differential and damage to adjacent suspension and power train components. This is a significant risk to both the driver/occupants and potentially other vehicles on the road. This problem is appearing with increasing frequency on the Ford Bronco forums to the point that Ford now has a TSB out relating to this known engineering failure. It require an extensive repair including rewelding the mounting brackets. There appears to be inadequate guidance to the repairing dealers, however, as there is a large degree of uncertainty as to how to approach executing the weld repair, according to my dealer, Corwin Ford, in Spokane, Washington.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11712487 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 222 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2022 and 2026, roughly 60 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.