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Ford Bronco Reliability Grade

DOverall

Poor reliability

EngineD
TransmissionC

Grade a specific Ford Bronco

Reliability changes from year to year. Pick a model year to see its grade, then add mileage and price to get a deal score and estimated miles remaining.

The Ford Bronco earns a D overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with a D for its engine and a C for its transmission. It ranks 3rd of 4 off-road SUVs we grade. The engine (D) is the weaker of its two major components, so ask for oil-change records and have a mechanic check for leaks and oil consumption. Grades are based on 835 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.

Ford Bronco reliability by year

Overall grade for each model year, from owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Tap a year to see its full grade.

2021C+2022F2023C-2024B-

Years to avoid: 2022 (stalling / loss of power)

Faded years are recent, so fewer complaints have come in. Their grades may change.

How long does the Ford Bronco last?

200,000Estimated lifespan (miles)

A rough estimate for the model across all years, not measured for each model year.

Known Ford Bronco problems

We track 2 known problem areas for the Ford Bronco, including which model years they affect. They're in the full report, along with miles remaining and a deal score for the car you're looking at.

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Ford Bronco vs. other off-road SUVs

ModelEngineTrans.Overall
Toyota 4Runner A A A
Jeep Wrangler C+ C- C-
Ford Bronco D C D
Jeep Gladiator C- D F

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Ford Bronco reliability FAQ

Is the Ford Bronco reliable?

Poor reliability. The Ford Bronco earns a D overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with a D for its engine and a C for its transmission. It ranks 3rd of 4 off-road SUVs we grade. The engine (D) is the weaker of its two major components, so ask for oil-change records and have a mechanic check for leaks and oil consumption. Grades are based on 835 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.

How many miles will a Ford Bronco last?

We estimate a well-maintained Ford Bronco lasts around 200,000 miles. That's a rough figure for the model across all years, not measured for each model year, so check the grade for the year you're looking at.

What are the best years for the Ford Bronco?

No Ford Bronco model year stands out as exceptionally reliable in NHTSA owner complaints. The best-graded years are 2021, 2022 and 2023.

What Ford Bronco years should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the Ford Bronco years to be most careful with are 2022. The 2022 grades an F overall (engine D, transmission C-), and its top engine/transmission problem is stalling / loss of power, which a recall covers.

Is the Ford Bronco transmission reliable?

GradeMyCar grades the Ford Bronco transmission a C (below-average reliability). Reliability varies by model year, so grade the specific year you're looking at.

Is the Ford Bronco engine reliable?

GradeMyCar grades the Ford Bronco engine a D (poor reliability).