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ProblemsByVin File / 2024-FORD-BRONCO-SPORT
2024 · ford

ford Bronco Sport problems

5 safety recalls. 71 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
6.0 / 10

Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2024 Bronco Sport · body
Moof roof popped up from the center ripping at all edges, causing loud boom sound. Glass shattered. No drastic change in temperature. No impact of object. Newly purchased. Dropped off at dealership to investigate.
12/19/2024 · NHTSA ODI #11631579.0
2024 Bronco Sport · electrical
Battery / 12V system failure. Vehicle will not start, requires jump start to start vehicle. Battery does not sufficiently re-charge while vehicle is running and requires jump start next time vehicle is needs to be started. This issue has left me stranded on multiple occasions.…
12/02/2024 · NHTSA ODI #11628388.0
2024 Bronco Sport · brakes Crash
• What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection? The brake system on my 2024 Ford Bronco Sport failed to respond for approximately 2–3 seconds after I pressed the brake pedal. This occurred immediately after freeing my foot from underneath…
11/26/2025 · NHTSA ODI #11701629.0
2024 Bronco Sport · powertrain
The transmission failed to go in gear. The transmission was replaced and fixed by the dealership.
11/22/2025 · NHTSA ODI #11700929.0

Active recalls showing 3 of 5

severe NHTSA 25V158000 14/03/2025

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-267

An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S26.
severe NHTSA 24V683000 13/09/2024

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco Sport vehicles

An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the body control module and powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S60. Vehicles in this recall that were previously recalled for the same issue under 24V-267 will need to have the new remedy performed.
severe NHTSA 24V267000 12/04/2024

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles

An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S24.
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Common questions

Is the 2024 ford Bronco Sport reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 3.0 out of 5 based on 71 owner complaints, the 2024 ford Bronco Sport has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

What's the most common problem on the 2024 ford Bronco Sport?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my ford Bronco Sport has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2024 ford Bronco Sport?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 71 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging over $2,000, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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