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2021 Ford Bronco Sport
2021 model shown · Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0

Compact SUVs · CX430 generation

2021 Ford Bronco Sport: reliability, problems and cost to own

Think twice Well below average

It scores 2 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $18,274 to own, including $6,603 in repairs.

Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Ford Bronco Sport.

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Reliability

2/100

Well below average

Repairs, 5 years

$6,603

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$7,846

26 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$17,926

$15,775 – $20,077, estimate

Recalls

16

on record

Owner complaints

712

filed with NHTSA

These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.

Where repair money is likely to go

Engine & cooling$3,128
Transmission & drivetrain$1,930
Electrical system$532
Fuel system$254
Driver-assist & stability$222
Brakes$187

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

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Other years of the Ford Bronco Sport

Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (15/100) and the 2021 worst (2/100).

YearReliability
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202411/100
202315/100
20226/100
20212/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport a year to avoid?

Yes. It scores 2 out of 100, among the least reliable compact and small SUVs of 2015–2024.

Is the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport reliable?

It scores 2 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 712 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $6,603 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport cost to own?

About $18,274 over 5 years: $3,825 in lost value, $6,603 in repairs and $7,846 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $17,926 today.

What are the best years of the Ford Bronco Sport?

Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (15/100) and the 2021 worst (2/100).

How many recalls does the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport have?

16 recalls on record with NHTSA.