2022 Ford Bronco: True Cost, Problems & Verdict
369 NHTSA owner complaints · 12 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Editor's note
No Bronco year is AVOID, but the 2022 and 2023 are CAUTION at 51 and 60 on 369 and 218 owner complaints, and the 2022's rate of 92.2 complaints per year on the road is more than double the 2021's 45.0. Buy a 2021, which scores 71 on 225 complaints, or a 2024 at 76 on 74, and check the recall history, because every Bronco year has twelve campaigns. Read the full note on the model page. 2022 specifically: 369 complaints on record, score 51/100 — read the year table on the model page to see where it sits among its siblings.
Read the guide
Ford Bronco, Bronco Sport and EcoSport: what the first years on record say, including 2022 — written and signed by Adir Trabelsi, 2026-09-16.
Owner complaints: 369 filed with NHTSA
Complaints per year on the road: 92.25
What owners say
Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.
3 different incidents have came up with recalls that have been going on for awhile this a working vehicle that makes my money to pay for the loans, which for over a year have not made me any money costing me to lose money out of my own pocket, ford has not been willing to work with because it’s a used vehicle and I didn’t barrow money from to purchase this has been going on for more than a year it is ridiculous!!
Fender flares (2) have detached. Flare 1: Passenger side, front wheel - it flew off while driving. Flare 2: Partially breaking / cracking off - on the drivers side, back wheel.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V455000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) and 26V468000 (ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of …
Recalls: 12 campaigns (3 severe)
| Campaign | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 22V825000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with rearview camera systems and 8-inch screen displays. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. |
| 23V155000 | Steering | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco Wildtrak and 2022 Bronco Raptor vehicles. Internal damage to the steering gear may require increased steering effort or cause the steering wheel to lock-up. |
| 23V070000 | Power Train:Automatic Transmission | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to… |
| 23V165000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were previously remedied under recall 22V-825. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. |
| 22V411000 | Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Lock | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain four-door 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The passenger-side rear door may be opened from inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position. |
| 25V273000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco vehicles. The 360-degree view camera may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. |
| 22V928000 | Air Bags:Sensor:Side Impact | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The right or left side impact sensors may not be properly secured to the vehicle. |
| 25V025000 | Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles. The rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external reservoir. |
What it costs to buy — and what owning it really takes
Class-level estimates, priced as a mid-size SUV of its model year, re-priced to your country. Not a quote, not a valuation of one specific car — condition, mileage and options move it. How these are computed.
What it costs to run
EPA combined 19 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $3,250
Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.
What this car's problems cost to fix
Ranked by the components owners of this exact model year actually complain about. Each figure is flat-rate labour hours x the local shop rate plus a parts band — an estimate of what this kind of failure costs, not a quote, and not a prediction that this car will need it. Formula.
- Visibility/Wiper65 complaints · typical job: Wiper motor, linkage or windscreen replacement (2.5 h labour + parts)$490–$1,200
- Engine51 complaints · typical job: Cooling-system or timing-drive repair (6.0 h labour + parts)$1,040–$2,220
- Service Brakes42 complaints · typical job: Pads, rotors and caliper service, both axles (3.0 h labour + parts)$580–$1,140
- Unknown Or Other41 complaints · typical job: Diagnosis and mixed repair (2.0 h labour + parts)$360–$940
- Electrical System39 complaints · typical job: Alternator, battery-drain or body-module diagnosis and replacement (3.0 h labour + parts)$540–$1,310
- Power Train38 complaints · typical job: Transmission service or clutch-pack repair (7.0 h labour + parts)$1,290–$4,040
Other Ford Bronco years
FAQ
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Ford Bronco?
The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Visibility/Wiper (65 complaints in our indexed sample).
Is the 2022 Ford Bronco a good used car to buy?
Our data verdict is CAUTION with a reliability score of 51/100, computed from 369 NHTSA complaints and 12 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.
How much does it cost to fix the 2022 Ford Bronco's most common problem?
65 of the NHTSA complaints filed against the 2022 Ford Bronco sit in the Visibility/Wiper group — more than any other component on this model year. The representative job there is wiper motor, linkage or windscreen replacement: about 2.5 hours of labour plus parts, roughly $490–$1,200 at a US independent shop and re-priced to your country at the top of the page. It is an estimate of what this class of failure costs, not a quote for this car.
What does a 2022 Ford Bronco cost to run per year?
About $6,232 a year in fuel or energy plus the maintenance band — roughly $31,162 over five years, before purchase price, insurance and depreciation. Figures come from available EPA fuel-economy data and industry maintenance averages, and are re-priced to your country.
Does the 2022 Ford Bronco have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 12 recall campaign(s) for the 2022 Ford Bronco, 3 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 03/11/2022. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
Compare with
Other midsize suvs of about the same age.
What will a 2022 Ford Bronco really cost YOU per year?
Fuel, maintenance band and depreciation — computed from public data in 10 seconds.
Open the true-cost calculatorData sources
Complaints & recalls: NHTSA ·
Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov ·
Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements.
Last updated: 2026-10-04.
Strong evidence — 369 complaints, 12 recalls on record
- 369 NHTSA complaints on record (92.2/yr of exposure) — worse than a typical year of this model (58.8/yr)
- 12 recall campaigns, 3 touching safety-critical systems