2025 Ford BRONCO

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Average

Quick Summary

The 2025 Ford BRONCO has 64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.8x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (16% of all complaints), specifically: repeated cross traffic alert and blind spot alert fault message.. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 7 crash reports 3 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.8x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

10 complaints

16%

• Repeated cross traffic alert and blind spot alert fault message.
• Loss of braking. Note weather was cold in single digits Fahrenheit and midly snowy. I drove my 2025 Ford Bronco that was purchased in Octorber about 20 minutes to drop off my child at daycare. Going into the daycare I turned to Slippery/4A mode. After about 5 minutes inside I pulled out and switched
• Loss of braking. Note weather was cold in single digits Fahrenheit and midly snowy. I drove my 2025 Ford Bronco that was purchased in Octorber about 20 minutes to drop off my child at daycare. Going into the daycare I turned to Slippery/4A mode. After about 5 minutes inside I pulled out and switched

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Repeated cross traffic alert and blind spot alert fault message.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

9 complaints

14%

• When starting my commute to work and when returning home, the instrument panel and gauges display would not turn on. After power/engine restart and open/close driver door, I drove off and about 10 minutes into drive the instrument panel and gauges display started working. On the way to work I pulle
• Repeated cross traffic alert and blind spot alert fault message.
• Description of the Problem: The issue involves the speakers and radio system in my 2025 Ford Bronco. The audio system intermittently cuts out completely, resulting in a total loss of sound. This includes music, phone calls via Bluetooth, and most importantly, navigation voice instructions. The comp

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

“When starting my commute to work and when returning home, the instrument panel and gauges display would not turn on. After power/engine restart and open/close driver door, I drove off and about 10 minutes into drive the instrument panel and gauges display started working. On the way to work I pulle”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

8 complaints

13%

• Child safety locks on back left door do not lock allowing back seat passengers to open door freely and endangering everyone in vehicle.
• ABS light going off when parked in reverse on an inclined hill with the left side of vehicle on a higher level than right. Pre collision showing as unavailable as well as Service AdvancTrac and Park brake Limited function Service Required all displayed on odometer screen.
• Vehicle was parked in driveway and put into park. After getting out of vehicle and walking into house we noticed the car started to roll forward and by the time we could react the car was picking up speed and rolled into a tree at the end of our driveway. A few days prior while driving 40 mph near o

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

“Child safety locks on back left door do not lock allowing back seat passengers to open door freely and endangering everyone in vehicle.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

8 complaints

13%

• 2025 Bronco Sport Safety Recalls* Replace instrument panel cluster Recall incomplete Block heater element replacement Recall incomplete Cylinder head replacement Recall incomplete Cylinder head inspectionreplacement Recall incomplete DO NOT DRIVE! RECOMMENDED TO REPORT NATIONAL ALERT FOR OWN
• I was driving the vehicle on high mountain pass roads in Colorado. Anytime I would approach approximately 11,400 feet of elevation. The vehicle would instantly lose all power with no warning lights of any kind. All gauges were in the normal operating range. Vehicle would barely move 2 mph. Created a
• While driving, after a missed downshift that causes engine bogging, the vehicle experiences a loss of engine power. The engine remains running but will not produce usable torque and will not rev above approximately 800 RPM, despite clutch disengagement and selecting the correct gear. Holding the clu

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

“2025 Bronco Sport Safety Recalls* Replace instrument panel cluster Recall incomplete Block heater element replacement Recall incomplete Cylinder head replacement Recall incomplete Cylinder head inspectionreplacement Recall incomplete DO NOT DRIVE! RECOMMENDED TO REPORT NATIONAL ALERT FOR OWN”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

5 complaints

• 2025 Bronco Sport Safety Recalls* Replace instrument panel cluster Recall incomplete Block heater element replacement Recall incomplete Cylinder head replacement Recall incomplete Cylinder head inspectionreplacement Recall incomplete DO NOT DRIVE! RECOMMENDED TO REPORT NATIONAL ALERT FOR OWN
• The slave Cylinder failed causing the clutch to not fully disengage burning out the clutch at only 783 miles on the vehicle. Ford headquarters claims driver misuse, dealership disagrees at such low mileage.
• While driving, after a missed downshift that causes engine bogging, the vehicle experiences a loss of engine power. The engine remains running but will not produce usable torque and will not rev above approximately 800 RPM, despite clutch disengagement and selecting the correct gear. Holding the clu

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 64 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: Repeated cross traffic alert and blind spot alert fault message.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: When starting my commute to work and when returning home, the instrument panel and gauges display would not turn on. After power/engine restart and open/close driver door, I drove off and about 10 minutes into drive the instrument panel and gauges display started working. On the way to work I pulle
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: Child safety locks on back left door do not lock allowing back seat passengers to open door freely and endangering everyone in vehicle.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: 2025 Bronco Sport Safety Recalls* Replace instrument panel cluster Recall incomplete Block heater element replacement Recall incomplete Cylinder head replacement Recall incomplete Cylinder head inspectionreplacement Recall incomplete DO NOT DRIVE! RECOMMENDED TO REPORT NATIONAL ALERT FOR OWN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)