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This 2024 Ford Bronco Sport has 77 NHTSA complaints β top issue: Electrical Faults.
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2024 Ford Bronco Sport Fuel Economy
β EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2024 Ford Bronco Sport trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2024 Ford Bronco Sport Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
17.4% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
17.4% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport has 77 owner complaints, 5 crash-related complaints, and 7 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Electrical Faults. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Bronco Sport
- Model year
- 2024
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 77
- Crash-related complaints
- 5
- Safety recall campaigns
- 7
- Top reported component
- Electrical Faults
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 26
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 25 / 29
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2024 Ford Bronco Sport problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Complaint patterns center on Electrical Faults, Transmission / Drivetrain, Engine Problems. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2024 Ford Bronco Sport?
This FORD BRONCO SPORT year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection.
Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs.
May Suit
This year may suit buyers who prioritize complete maintenance records and pass a pre-purchase inspection.
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Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2024 Ford Bronco Sport
Inspection Focus
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- Confirm recall repairs were completed and documented
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
The FORD BRONCO SPORT has 77 NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. 5 complaints involve crash-related incidents. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Recall context: 7 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase.
- 77 total complaints filed with NHTSA
- 7 federal recall campaigns
- 5 crash-related complaints on record
- Review NHTSA complaint history for the most-reported components
- Check recall completion status at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Verify service records for frequently complained components
Full breakdown
All 2024 Ford Bronco Sport complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 21 | 1 | 2 | β | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 16 | 3 | 2 | β | |
| Engine Problems | 16 | β | 1 | β | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 15 | β | β | β | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 15 | β | 3 | β | |
| Fuel System | 7 | β | β | β | |
| Gasoline | 7 | β | β | β | |
| Brake System | 5 | 1 | β | β | |
| Tire Issues | 4 | β | β | β | |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 1 | β | β | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | β | β | β | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | β | β | β | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | β | β | β | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | β | β | β | |
| Door Lock Issues | 2 | β | β | β | |
| Visibility | 2 | β | β | β | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | β | β | β | |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 1 | β | β |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport. Type a keyword (e.g. βtransmissionβ, βstallingβ, βbrakesβ) to filter.
My car was parked in my driveway and I parked it up by the driveway door when I came out the next day my car was at the end of the driveway nobody broke in it it was still locked but that was strange then it seemed like every time I'm driving this car it doesn't want to give me pβ¦
This vehicle was sold to me by Front Royal Ford on August 16, 2025 with an UNDISCLOSED active safety recall. This vehicle recall still shows as active and the car remains in an "unsold" status within the Ford system, since they legally were not permitted to sell me the vehicle. β¦
This vehicle has an unresolved safety recall and now my horn is completely inoperable.
January 10, 2026. My battery abruptly stalled. It was charged drove a few feet in the car just stopped. The car was towed, and the battery was deemed faulty and needed replacement. May 10. The engine coolant light came on. The car would turn on and then abruptly stalled. Mid tβ¦
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). However, the parts required to complete the recall repair are not yet available. The contact has not contacted a dealer. The vehicle has not bβ¦
On March 17, 2026, during an oil change service at Mullinax Ford of Kissimmee, located at 1810 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL, I reported several concerns, including a clicking noise, a rough braking noise, and a whiplash-like sensation when engaging Drive. I was alsoβ¦
Driving on [XXX] . I smelled gasoline. My entire car smelled of it. Next I got a notification to service my vehicle soon. I immediately pulled over and called two Ford dealerships. Downers Grove and Naperville. Neither helped. I located I was close to a dealership. I went there. β¦
Clonninger Auto Body Shop 511 Jake Alexander Blvd S Salisbury NC 28147 The 2024 Bronco Sport owned by Megan Michaels was presented to our service department with a customer concern of a rattling noise coming from the rear of the vehicle, along with abnormal tire wear on the reaβ¦
My 2024 Ford Bronco Sport has had an open unrepaired safety recall (Ford 25S76 / NHTSA 25V467) for about 10 months. The recall states that a fuel injector may crack and create an under-hood fire risk. There is still no repair remedy available. Ford and the dealership have statedβ¦
The contact rented a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-35 MPH, the hood flew open, struck and cracked the windshield, completely obstructing the driver's visibility. The contact pulled over to the curb and then into a parking lot. The β¦
225/65 R 17 A small sliver of wood Punctured the sidewall which is unbelievable that a tire would be that weak from what appears to be a blunt puncture on a Ford Bronco Sport made for all kinds of off and on road driving conditions and something as small as a flattened tooth picβ¦
How long do they have to complete repairs for this recall? This is an ongoing problem going back to Ford Escapes with the same problem going back to 2020. 6 years should be sufficient time for them to have come up for a solution for this recall.
Our 2024 Bronco Sport Outer Banks, 1.5 liter engine, purchased new from a Ford dealer 11/2024, serviced at the dealership and driven less than 14k miles, was destroyed by a spontaneous fire 3/22/2026. After driving 12 miles, we parked in a parking lot. Upon exiting the car we noβ¦
Nothing has happened but I want to file a complaint because it has been almost a year since this recall was issued and nothing has been done. Manufacturer Recall Number25S76 NHTSA Recall Number25V467
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repairedβ¦
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceedβ¦
Recall is taking way to long to fix!
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had β¦
The contact's wife owns a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport. The owner received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the final remedy was not yet available. The contact stated that the owner occasionally noticed a fuel odor coming from the vehicβ¦
The battery has failed three times. Took it to a dealer in El Paso, Texas and they told us they put in a new battery which they lied. They did not. They charge the battery. Then weβve took the car again to a dealer in San Antonio and they told us that there were some type of shorβ¦
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport.
Safety recalls
2024 Ford Bronco Sport recalls
7 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport. 7 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
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Questions
2024 Ford Bronco Sport buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport reliable?βΎ
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 77 owner complaints, 5 crash-related complaints, and 7 recall campaigns for this model year. This FORD BRONCO SPORT year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport?βΎ
#1: Electrical Faults (21 complaints). #2: Transmission / Drivetrain (16 complaints). #3: Engine Problems (16 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport?βΎ
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport?βΎ
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport, NHTSA complaints include 5 crash-related reports and 4 fire reports out of 77 total complaints. 1 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport have any recalls?βΎ
Yes. 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport. A major recall area is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM. 7 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport?βΎ
This FORD BRONCO SPORT year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs. Pay extra attention to Electrical Faults during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
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