Used Ford Bronco Sport: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 1,119 complaints across these 5 years; the 2021 drew the most.

Choose a model year

Problems that follow the Bronco Sport from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	Total
Electrical	147	50	23	14		234
Transmission	137	48	12	14		211
Fuel system	46	46	26	10		128
Brakes	93	32	8		2	135

Bronco Sport generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

First generation
2021–2023
2022 update: Included SiriusXM Satellite Radio as standard starting from this model year.
2023 update: Introduction of Heritage Edition and Heritage Limited Edition trims.

Mileages where Bronco Sport problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileage	Problem	Year
600–3,500 miles	Engine hesitation and sputtering	2022
1,000–12,000 miles	Glass cracking without impact	2023
10,000–46,000 miles	Rear brake noise in reverse	2021
14,600–20,000 miles	Premature brake pad and rotor wear	2022
16,000–50,000 miles	Leaking rear shock absorbers	2021
25,000–62,000 miles	Water pump coolant leak	2022
27,000–60,600 miles	Rear differential failure	2021
28,000–50,000 miles	Rear differential or transaxle failure	2022
52,000–80,000 miles	Water pump leaks and failure	2021
64,000–86,000 miles	Transmission failure	2021
75,000–85,000 miles	Internal transmission failure	2022