2024 Ford BRONCO

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2024 Ford BRONCO has 100 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (17% of all complaints), specifically: the display screen freezes up disabling all functions.including back up camera,a/c, and radio.. ⚠️ 4 fire reports filed.

4 fire reports 8 crash reports 3 injuries

100

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

OTHER

17 complaints

17%

• The display screen freezes up disabling all functions.Including back up camera,A/C, and radio.
• The soft top headliner is detaching from the main roof structure right above the driver. This secondary liner is now impeding my view of the road and my view out the passenger side window. This "inner" liner has been pushed back into place numerous times but it is continuing to fall un-expectantly
• Navigation maps are wrong and out of date for 29420 and 29418 zip codes.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“The display screen freezes up disabling all functions.Including back up camera,A/C, and radio.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

15 complaints

15%

• Since I purchased my vehicle I noticed that the left blinker would turn on sometimes when I put my right blinker on and made a right turn. Usually when you use your right blinker and make a right hand turn, as soon as your vehicle straightens out the blinker should then go off. Instead, this trigger
• I have the following problems. 1. The lane keep sometimes jerks the wheel out of my hand while going around a corner. One time it made me drive off in a ditch. 2. The windows get stuck and won't completely role up. My car sometimes smells like plastic is burning 3. When i have the heat just on
• The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that after parking and turning off the vehicle, the "Steering Assist Fault, Service Required" message was displayed. The message disappeared after restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the dealer was unable to duplica

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 1 crashes

“Since I purchased my vehicle I noticed that the left blinker would turn on sometimes when I put my right blinker on and made a right turn. Usually when you use your right blinker and make a right hand turn, as soon as your vehicle straightens out the blinker should then go off. Instead, this trigger”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

12 complaints

12%

• The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while pulling out of the driveway two days after purchasing the vehicle, the contact noticed water leaking on the rear seats through the driver’s and the passenger’s side of the roof. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined
• The left front driveshaft is a problem. Had a 2022 Ford Bronco and Ford did a RAV Lemon law. Bought a 2024 and now the same problem is happening again. Same issues and 800 miles on a new Bronco. Also on m 2022 had the hard top replaced 5 times and the axle 2 times. And the top now shows cracks with
• There are multiple spots on a 2024 4-door Outer Banks Bronco (purchased in 03/2024) that are melted. Most of the plastic components of the exterior body of the Bronco are bubbled, warped, or the paint is peeling away from the plastic. See affected areas listed below (see also photos attached). Area

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while pulling out of the driveway two days after purchasing the vehicle, the contact noticed water leaking on the rear seats through the driver’s and the passenger’s side of the roof. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

10 complaints

10%

• The display screen freezes up disabling all functions.Including back up camera,A/C, and radio.
• I have the following problems. 1. The lane keep sometimes jerks the wheel out of my hand while going around a corner. One time it made me drive off in a ditch. 2. The windows get stuck and won't completely role up. My car sometimes smells like plastic is burning 3. When i have the heat just on
• Lane keeping assistance not updated to match roads and ran me off highway.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 3 crashes

“The display screen freezes up disabling all functions.Including back up camera,A/C, and radio.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

9 complaints

• When the Vehicle is put into Neutral Tow Mode and Towed behind a vehicle while using a supplemental braking system. The Bronco's Brake system becomes intermittently Active. Causing the slightest pressure to lock up the brakes. The Same issue as reported in. SSM 51415 . The Bronco power brake system
• When towing the vehicle in neutral tow mode, while using a suplimental braking system in the bronco, the brakes changed from a not active "vacuum " state, to and Active "powered" state, causing the brakes to lock up on the bronco. This has happened on multiple occasions. Very dangerous and damagi
• The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Pre-Collision System Fault Detected" message was displayed. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who was

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“When the Vehicle is put into Neutral Tow Mode and Towed behind a vehicle while using a supplemental braking system. The Bronco's Brake system becomes intermittently Active. Causing the slightest pressure to lock up the brakes. The Same issue as reported in. SSM 51415 . The Bronco power brake system”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 100 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: The display screen freezes up disabling all functions.Including back up camera,A/C, and radio.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: Since I purchased my vehicle I noticed that the left blinker would turn on sometimes when I put my right blinker on and made a right turn. Usually when you use your right blinker and make a right hand turn, as soon as your vehicle straightens out the blinker should then go off. Instead, this trigger
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while pulling out of the driveway two days after purchasing the vehicle, the contact noticed water leaking on the rear seats through the driver’s and the passenger’s side of the roof. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: The display screen freezes up disabling all functions.Including back up camera,A/C, and radio.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)