2021–2026 · 6 model years · 105 recalls
Ford Bronco years to avoid, and the best years to buy
Avoid the 2022 Ford Bronco: it scores lowest for reliability, with the most owner complaints for each car sold. The best year to buy is 2024.
Ford Bronco years to avoid
2022 Ford Bronco 23/100
Below average for its class. Expected repairs: $4,589 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling, about $1,943 over 5 years. 23 recalls, 386 owner complaints.
Best Ford Bronco years to buy
2024 Ford Bronco 52/100
About average for its class. Expected repairs: $2,214 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling, about $693 over 5 years. 16 recalls, 82 owner complaints.
Every Ford Bronco year at a glance
| Model year | Reliability | Complaints | Recalls | Best mpg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Bronco | Not rated yet | 13 | 9 | 20 |
| 2025 Bronco | Not rated yet | 90 | 19 | 15 |
| 2024 Bronco | 52/100 · About average | 82 | 16 | 20 |
| 2023 Bronco | 35/100 · Below average | 230 | 18 | 20 |
| 2022 Bronco | 23/100 · Below average | 386 | 23 | 20 |
| 2021 Bronco | 43/100 · About average | 230 | 20 | 21 |
Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.
Questions people ask
What are the Ford Bronco years to avoid?
Avoid the 2022 Ford Bronco: it scores lowest for reliability, with the most owner complaints for each car sold. The best year to buy is 2024.
What is the best year of the Ford Bronco to buy used?
The 2024 scores best for reliability (52/100) of the years we rate.
Which Ford Bronco year has the most recalls?
The 2022, with 23 recalls on record with NHTSA.