2023 Ford Bronco problems and complaints
Owners have filed 223 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford Bronco. The most-reported areas: Visibility/Wiper (90), Electrical System (22), Power Train (21).
Key takeaways
- 223 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 90 | 40% |
| Electrical System | 22 | 10% |
| Power Train | 21 | 9% |
| Engine | 19 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 18 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 7% |
| Structure | 15 | 7% |
| Suspension | 13 | 6% |
| Back Over Prevention | 9 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 3% |
| Steering | 6 | 3% |
| Visibility | 5 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Bronco 2DR 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
| 2023 Ford Bronco 4DR SUV 4WD | Not rated | 4/5 | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-09-18
Rear defroster connector becomes detached from the defroster grid rendering it inoperable. Ford has acknowledged it is a common issue due to poor design. My local dealership repaired the broken tab and it once again broke off within a week or two. When I returned to the dealership, they refused to cover it under the ve...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-16
We sometime have loss of drive power while driving or a total failure to engage a gear. Happens sometimes when moving from a stop sign or stop light. Like the transmission is slipping in def case.
Structure,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-09
Cracking of the roof which has caused leaks. Common issue for Broncos, but only recalled for 2021-2022 Broncos. My Bronco is 2023 and has the same issue. It should also be a recall.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.