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2021 Ford Bronco
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Midsize SUVs · U725 generation

2023 Ford Bronco: reliability, problems and cost to own

Fair Below average

It scores 35 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $20,666 to own, including $3,219 in repairs.

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

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Reliability

35/100

Below average

Repairs, 5 years

$3,219

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$10,200

20 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$30,691

$27,008 – $34,374, estimate

Recalls

18

on record

Owner complaints

230

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$1,173
Transmission & drivetrain$812
Body, glass & interior$358
Electrical system$241
Driver-assist & stability$185
Brakes$117

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

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Other years of the Ford Bronco

Of the years we rate, the 2024 scores best (52/100) and the 2022 worst (23/100).

YearReliability
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202452/100
202335/100
202223/100
202143/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2023 Ford Bronco a year to avoid?

Not especially. It scores 35 out of 100, below average for midsize SUVs.

Is the 2023 Ford Bronco reliable?

It scores 35 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 230 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $3,219 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2023 Ford Bronco cost to own?

About $20,666 over 5 years: $7,247 in lost value, $3,219 in repairs and $10,200 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $30,691 today.

What are the best years of the Ford Bronco?

Of the years we rate, the 2024 scores best (52/100) and the 2022 worst (23/100).

How many recalls does the 2023 Ford Bronco have?

18 recalls on record with NHTSA.