1996 Ford Bronco Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 1996 Ford Bronco, 2% of the 81 complaints for this model year.
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.
“While driving the ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Also, the passenger side front wheel lug nut sheared off, almost causing a loss of vehicle control.”
NHTSA complaint #849200, filed 1999-09“The front wheel assembly performs poorly, the hubs and seals are improperly greased from the factory causing them to make loud squeaking noise like the wheel is going to fall off. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #551630, filed 2000-03Wheels: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Ford Bronco
22 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Ford Bronco
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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