Worst 2022 Ford Bronco Sport Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 66 | — | 3 | 31,664 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 66 | 1 | 6 | 31,577 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 50 | 1 | 1 | 36,181 mi | |
| Brakes | 42 | 2 | — | 13,367 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 41 | — | 3 | 24,610 mi | |
| Fuel System | 20 | 1 | 3 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 2 | — | 9,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 5 | — | 5,600 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | — | 49,861 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | 8,000 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 6 | — | — | 6,000 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Automatic System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2022 Ford Bronco Sport
14 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,888,877 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-267. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The 12-volt battery may experience degradation and suddenly fail.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
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.
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel pump control module (FPCM) bracket may not be secured to the fuel tank assembly, which can lead to FPCM failure and cause an engine stall.
+ 4 more recalls
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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