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2022 Ford Bronco Sport Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
70about this part
Share
19%of 370 total for the year
Median mileage
38,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 70 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport, 19% of the 370 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“Stripped differential. I was told by a service tech that the vehicle is safe to drive until it isn’t that Ford is aware but does not have a fix. It is available for inspection. The vehicle is getting worse, and I only drive short distances. Olathe Ford did the inspection. They will not give me a copy of the inspection. I have never received any warning lights whatsoever.”

NHTSA complaint #11770867, filed 2026-10

“I have had my 2022 Ford Bronco Sport for two years and four months. I have maintained my car very well, doing all of the recommendations that the dealership told me throughout the years. However, out of no where on Friday, November 1st, 2024 my transmission went without any signs or symptoms beforehand. This is a two year old car, this issue should not be happening.”

NHTSA complaint #11623709, filed 2024-11

“At a little over 75,000 miles, I had a warning light come on that basically said there was a problem shifting between 7th & 8th gear and it put my car into safe mode. After getting it to a dealership, I'm told it needs a new transmission and was quoted $10,000. That's incredible excessive for a 3 year old car and reading through many online forums, I'm not the only one this has happened to with this car.”

NHTSA complaint #11710414, filed 2026-01

“I took the car in to get it checked for a grinding noise that was being made when I would pull out of a parking spot. They found that the rear differential went out and needs to be replaced. This is on a 2022 Bronco Sport with 41k miles. It is currently at the Ford dealership but the part is on back order with no eta.”

NHTSA complaint #11569558, filed 2024-02

“The wrench icon which refers to the Powertrain system keeps coming on. I received a message from the Ford pass system that there was (Fault) in the Powertrain system. That power was reduced. Further it said to see a dealer right away. All of the Ford Dealers in my area are all booked up.”

NHTSA complaint #11474812, filed 2022-07

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026113%
2025717%
20242320%
20232113%
20227019%
202119127%

Other parts of the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport

Fuel system
95 complaintsEngine
83 complaintsElectrical system
77 complaintsOther or unknown
59 complaintsBrakes
50 complaintsForward collision avoidance
15 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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