Complaints
37
Crashes
1
Fires
10
Injuries
3
Fatalities
6
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Ford Bronco Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
Fires:4
#24 complaints
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Fires:1
#33 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Ford Bronco.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 6 | — | 4 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Column
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1991 Ford Bronco — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1991 Ford Bronco reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1991 Ford Bronco has 37 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Ford Bronco?
Top reported problems: Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash (6 complaints); Electrical System:Ignition:Switch (4 complaints); Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1991 Ford Bronco?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Ford Bronco include 1 crash-related reports, 10 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 6 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 1991 Ford Bronco have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 Ford Bronco as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1991 Ford Bronco?
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 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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