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2021 Ford Bronco Sport Body and structure Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
1%of 712 total for the year
Median mileage
52,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, 1% of the 712 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The doors on my vehicle are buckling. There are ripples in the sheet metal on all four doors where the metal meets the window glass. It appears to be some type of structural issue. Im worried if these doors are buckling under normal wear and tear im concerned if they are structurally sound if the vehicle were involved in a accident? Is the cause of this issue metal fatigue? I am not an engineer but there is obviously an issue with these doors that may be some type of safety issue. I brought this to the attention of Ford and they acknowledged the issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11495035, filed 2022-11

“Failed Window Assembly in Tail Gate resulting in broken tail gate window. Driving on A1A, Melbourne Beach FL, 630 am September 20th, 2022 45 mph heard very loud boom and saw that the high pressure cylinders that lift the back window blew apart and shattered the tail gate window obstructing my vision out of the rear window. The spontaneous combustions of the window assembly blew up and almost made me loose control of the vehicle. Nothing hit the window from inside or outside of the car. This car has been in maintenance on three other occasions to have the electrically operated systems repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11486902, filed 2022-09

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while parked and opening the liftgate on the trunk of the vehicle, the ball that held the driver's side rear liftgate detached. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear driver's side liftgate and the glass on the windshield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,500.”

NHTSA complaint #11606827, filed 2024-08, 7,500 miles

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and making turns or coming to a stop, the rear end of the vehicle made an abnormal loud screeching and scratching sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear end of the vehicle had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 97,500.”

NHTSA complaint #11677047, filed 2025-07, 97,500 miles

“Front Passenger consistently has standing water, soaking carpet and has caused deep molding needing to replace carpeting and crash pad. Vehicle issue confirmed by Ford Dealership; diagnostic test did not pick up on it. Lead to manufacturing installation concerns. Dealership has inspected. Reported the issue and proceedings at Ford Dealership with Ford Company (corporate) Customer Service. Despite, manufacturing issue, company is requesting customer (me) pay to solve issue. No other messages or notifications appearing in Ford app or on in-car lamps/messaging. …”

NHTSA complaint #11619923, filed 2024-10

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202538%
202454%
202321%
202282%
202171%

Other parts of the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport

Electrical system
212 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
191 complaints
Engine
152 complaints
Brakes
127 complaints
Fuel system
124 complaints
Other or unknown
101 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaints
Engine cooling
24 complaints
Suspension
24 complaints
Steering
16 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
15 complaints
Vehicle speed control
13 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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