1981 Ford Bronco Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1981 Ford Bronco. Part of Generation 3 — 1980–1986.

< older1982
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1981 Ford Bronco Problems

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

#11 complaints

TIRES

Avg mileage:68,158 mi
#21 complaints

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1981 Ford Bronco.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
TIRES1——68,158 mi
TIRES:TREAD/BELT1———

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