The Lemon Index
202320256th generation
Too new: partial score · still collecting complaintsThe 2024 Ford Bronco hasn't finished its 3-year window yet. This counts every owner complaint filed so far (through October 2026) and compares it with other 2024 cars, which have had the same time on the road. It can change as more owners file.
Too new: partial score · most complaints: electrical
Better years to buy
80 owner complaints, first 3 years 15–20 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
Engines & versions
When problems show up
Only 13 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 26V468000 (engine), 26V403000 (body structure) and 26V268000 (seats) done? It has 16 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Any rust or damage underneath, or doors and hatches that don't close right?
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Ford sent dealers 136 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “This article supersedes TSB 23-2213 to revise Figure 1, add 2024 vehicles and the part list”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Ford's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 80 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 3K to 11K miles (5K to 19K km) on the car (13 of all 80 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
My MIC roof cracked, and I only have 6700 miles on the vehicle. I am now reading that my roof could blow off.
2024 Ford Bronco owner · NHTSA complaint 11739222
More owner reports
Removable top cracks and allows moister into effected panels fostering an environment for possible black mold growth.
NHTSA complaint 11671358
Error with stabiltiy bar do not drive over 20 mph. No keys detected in vehicle. Vehicle is now back at the dealer for the 4th time for the same repair.
NHTSA complaint 11738742
Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 136 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This article supersedes TSB 23-2213 to revise Figure 1, add 2024 vehicles and the part list
- During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 16
- Engine · recall issued 2026 New: most likely still open
The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit.
- Body structure · recall issued 2026 New: most likely still open
The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
- Seats · recall issued 2026 New: most likely still open
The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
Show all 16 recalls
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued 2026 New: most likely still open
The transmission to transfer case joint may be misaligned due to an incorrectly performed previous repair, which could lead to wear of the transmission output shaft splines and transfer case input splines.
- Back over prevention · recall issued 2026 New: most likely still open
The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
- Equipment · recall issued 2025
The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued 2025
The bolts securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, which can result in a fuel leak.
- Suspension · recall issued 2025
The front lower control arm fasteners may not have been tightened properly, allowing the control arm to detach from the frame.
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued 2025
The left-side rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.
- Suspension · recall issued 2025
The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
- Back over prevention · recall issued 2025
A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued 2025
The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
- Suspension · recall issued 2025
The rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external reservoir.
- Suspension · recall issued 2024
The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been installed or tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued 2024
The left-side rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.
- Visibility · recall issued 2024
The rear quarter glass panels may have been improperly installed to the vehicle hard top, which can allow them to detach.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Bronco SUV 4WD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | not rated | ★★★☆☆ |
| Ford Bronco 2DR SUV 4WD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | not rated | ★★★☆☆ |
| Ford Bronco Sport SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,000–$4,000 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
Every Ford Bronco year. 2024 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2024 Ford Bronco reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn somewhat fewer complaints than the average car per car sold, against other 2024 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 85; 100 is average). 2024 is one of the better years of a model that draws 2.3× the average car's complaints. The Ford Bronco year with the fewest complaints per car sold is 2022.
What are the most common 2024 Ford Bronco problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (22%), body structure (18%) and transmission & drivetrain (9%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 Ford Bronco have?
16 safety recalls (latest: engine). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Ford Bronco get?
15 to 20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2024 Ford Bronco safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2024 Ford Bronco have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 9% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2024 Ford Bronco cost in fuel a year?
About $3,000 to $4,000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2024 Ford Bronco have?
2.3L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works