Compact SUVs · CX430 generation
Think twice Well below average
It scores 11 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $16,777 to own, including $2,673 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Ford Bronco Sport.
Reliability
11/100
Well below average
Repairs, 5 years
$2,673
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$7,846
26 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$24,052
$21,165 – $26,938, estimate
Recalls
8
on record
Owner complaints
115
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.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.
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 and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-267. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco Sport vehicles. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Maverick, Ford Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
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Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (15/100) and the 2021 worst (2/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 11/100 |
| 2023 | 15/100 |
| 2022 | 6/100 |
| 2021 | 2/100 |
Yes. It scores 11 out of 100, among the least reliable compact and small SUVs of 2015–2024.
It scores 11 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,673 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $16,777 over 5 years: $6,258 in lost value, $2,673 in repairs and $7,846 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $24,052 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (15/100) and the 2021 worst (2/100).
8 recalls on record with NHTSA.