2024 Ford Bronco Sport Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport.

20232025
Complaints
103
Crashes
7
Fires
5
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
7

Worst 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#116 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:3,516 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#214 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:11,000 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
#312 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:23,099 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport.

Electrical Faults
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
3,516
Transmission / Drivetrain
14
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
11,000
Engine Problems
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
23,099
Fuel System
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
23,099
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Lock
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Interior Panels:Sun Visor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Sidewall
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2024 Ford Bronco Sport

7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,545,048 vehicles.

25V685000Equipment:electrical:engine Block Heater
~59,006 affected

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.

25V467000Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System
~694,271 affected

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.

25V442000Back Over Prevention:software
~200,237 affected

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.

25V158000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm) · Electrical System:body Control Module/bcm
~48,041 affected

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.

24V683000Electrical System:body Control Module/bcm · Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
~76 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco Sport vehicles. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.

24V594000Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
~86,852 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Maverick, Ford Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

24V267000Electrical System:body Control Module/bcm · Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
~456,565 affected

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.

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2024 Ford Bronco Sport — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport has 103 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 7 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 16 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (16 complaints, avg 3,516 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (14 complaints, avg 11,000 mi); Engine Problems (12 complaints, avg 23,099 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 13,042 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport?
NHTSA complaints for the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport include 7 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport have any recalls?
Yes — 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,545,048 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Ford Bronco Sport reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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