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2021 Ford Bronco Sport Wheels Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
1%of 712 total for the year
Median mileage
22,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the wheels of the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, 1% of the 712 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 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.

“A few weeks ago, my Ford Bronco Sport (Big Bend) starting jolting when I made slow turns to the right. It has since increased the jolting/seizing with a grinding noise since it began. My car has been looked at for this issue in which Chastang Ford replaced both frontal control arms stating this was causing the jolting. However, my car continued to jolt/seize on slow right turns. I took it back to Chastang Ford, and they said the RDU fluid needs replaced along with the hose. Their labor costs were high, so I got a second opinion at FireStone. …”

NHTSA complaint #11600860, filed 2024-07

“The rear axle differential. The rear axle is making a bumping and grinding noise upon acceleration and when turning at low speed as if the axle is going to fail. It happens during right and left turns but right turns are worse. The vehicle was taken in for diagnostics, and there is a TSB for suggested repairs. The parts needed to be ordered.”

NHTSA complaint #11606140, filed 2024-08

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side rear wheel made a loud growling sound and lost traction. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, however; the vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was a known issue; however, there was no recall for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but confirmed there were no recalls on the VIN. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. …”

NHTSA complaint #11605144, filed 2024-07, 22,000 miles

“Rear wheels seems to lock up if you turn a sharp turn right or left. Rear wheels seems to slide,causing safety concern. Dealer has not been contacted. Manufacturer has not been notified. No warnings or lights”

NHTSA complaint #11660319, filed 2025-05

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026113%
202513%
202311%
202141%

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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology