2024 Ford Bronco Reliability
The 2024 Ford Bronco has 85 owner complaints and 16 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other and electrical system. Compared with nearby Bronco model years (2022–2025), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Bronco's typical year, while the 2022 drew 387 complaints.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
85
NHTSA owner complaints
16
Recall campaigns
4
Complaints citing a crash
4
Complaints citing a fire
2024 Ford Bronco complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 model year, filed between 2024 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 24 | 28% |
| Electrical system | 19 | 22% |
| Body structure | 17 | 20% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 9 | 11% |
| Service brakes | 9 | 11% |
| Engine | 7 | 8% |
| Suspension | 7 | 8% |
| Lane departure | 6 | 7% |
2024 Ford Bronco recalls
16 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2024 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V142000 | Feb 24, 2024 | Visibility / wipers — glass, side/rear | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Bronco and Bronco Heritage vehicles. The rear quarter glass panels may have been improperly installed to the vehicle hard top, which can allow them to detach. |
| 24V189000 | Mar 8, 2024 | Latches, locks & linkages — doors / lock | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Bronco 4-door vehicles. The left-side rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position. |
| 24V770000 | Oct 16, 2024 | Suspension — front / control arm / upper ball joint | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger, and 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been installed or tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly. |
| 25V025000 | Jan 18, 2025 | Suspension — rear / shock absorber | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles. The rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external reservoir. |
| 25V164000 | Mar 14, 2025 | Powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission / fluid/lubricant / valves/valve body | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward… |
| 25V308000 | May 9, 2025 | Suspension — front / control arm / lower arm | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front lower control arm fasteners may not have been tightened properly, allowing the control arm to detach from the frame.NHTSA park-it advisory: do not drive until repaired. |
| 25V303000 | May 9, 2025 | Latches, locks & linkages — doors / lock | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco vehicles. The left-side rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position. |
| 25V310000 | May 9, 2025 | Suspension — front / control arm / upper ball joint | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly. |
| 25V315000 | May 9, 2025 | Backup camera / back-over prevention — software | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024… |
| 25V597000 | Sep 11, 2025 | Fuel system — delivery / fuel pump | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The bolts securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, which can result in a fuel leak. |
| 25V685000 | Oct 10, 2025 | Equipment — electrical / engine block heater | 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… |
| 26V124000 | Mar 4, 2026 | Backup camera / back-over prevention — software | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. |
| 26V236000 | Apr 14, 2026 | Powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Bronco vehicles. The transmission to transfer case joint may be misaligned due to an incorrectly performed previous repair, which could lead to wear of the transmission output shaft splines and transfer… |
| 26V268000 | Apr 28, 2026 | Seats — critical fasteners | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt. |
| 26V403000 | Jun 24, 2026 | Body structure — body | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle. |
| 26V468000 | Jul 21, 2026 | Engine | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit. |
How the 2024 compares with nearby Bronco years
Verdicts compare these Bronco model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 387 | 23 | Visibility / wipers | Avoid |
| 2023 | 232 | 18 | Visibility / wipers | Avoid |
| 2024 (this page) | 85 | 16 | Unknown or other | Solid |
| 2025 | 57 | 19 | Electrical system | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2024 Ford Bronco
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Body: look under the car for rust or damaged subframe and rocker areas, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 16 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2024 Ford Bronco reliability FAQ
Is the 2024 Ford Bronco reliable?
The 2024 Ford Bronco has 85 owner complaints and 16 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other and electrical system. Compared with nearby Bronco model years (2022–2025), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Bronco's typical year, while the 2022 drew 387 complaints.
What are the most common 2024 Ford Bronco problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2024 Ford Bronco are unknown or other (24), electrical system (19), body structure (17), powertrain / transmission (9). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2024 Ford Bronco have recalls?
NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the 2024 Ford Bronco, including 24V142000 (visibility / wipers — glass, side/rear) and 24V189000 (latches, locks & linkages — doors / lock). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2024 Ford Bronco compare with the 2023 and 2025 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2023 has 232 complaints and 18 recalls (avoid); the 2025 has 57 complaints and 19 recalls (solid). The 2024 has 85 complaints and 16 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2024 Ford Bronco?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2024 Bronco, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.