Glad we didn't make this list (10 least reliable SUVs)

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Iā€™m telling you guys this and if Iā€™m lying Iā€™m dying.
ā€˜Botsā€™ are writing these articles and some guy spit shines them up a bit. Some guy thatā€™s just another talking head gets the data and stats from some algorithm and spoon feeds this crap to the general public.
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We will only know how good our BSā€™s are six or seven years from now when we have them in large numbers with a quarter million miles on at least a couple a hundred thousand Odometers.
Or,
If Ford discontinues the line.
From all of the Recalls, and horror stories in general, I don't know how the BS could have "not" made the list.
I waited until the 2022 model hoping that a majority of the items would have been resolved, or addressed.
I've had three bronco's in my 55 year driving lifetime, and fell in love with this the second I saw it, but I sure wouldn't recommend it to a friend.
From the day I picked it up, to my most recent triple trip to the Service dept. - only to find out that I had a faulty battery, it has been one problem after another.
I'm actually afraid to take it on a trip.
I just make a lot of short trips around town, and spend a lot of time washing it and shining it up to make it look pretty.
 

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From all of the Recalls, and horror stories in general, I don't know how the BS could have "not" made the list.
I waited until the 2022 model hoping that a majority of the items would have been resolved, or addressed.
I've had three bronco's in my 55 year driving lifetime, and fell in love with this the second I saw it, but I sure wouldn't recommend it to a friend.
From the day I picked it up, to my most recent triple trip to the Service dept. - only to find out that I had a faulty battery, it has been one problem after another.
I'm actually afraid to take it on a trip.
I just make a lot of short trips around town, and spend a lot of time washing it and shining it up to make it look pretty.
And mine and the few, right up here with me Iā€™ve talked to in person have not had any problems. Eight so far.
I suspect most of those problems are in the 2022 models. And so few in this forum, Interesting.
 


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And mine and the few, right up here with me Iā€™ve talked to in person have not had any problems. Eight so far.
I suspect most of those problems are in the 2022 models. And so few in this forum, Interesting.
I haven't had any problems with mine. My neighbor friend next street over has a "21 Base sport he bought new still has it and his wife has a '22 Badlands sport. Neither have had any problems so far. There are probably 200,000 sports out there now and yes some lemons problems but a lot of problem free ones are out there too.
 

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At 15 months and 13,500 miles, the only problem Iā€™ve encountered is the manual shift cable right out of the box. Since then my BS/BL has been perfect. Iā€™m always averaging 25-27/mpg. There are more good ones out there than bad. The bad ones get all the publicity.
 

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World-wide parts shortages forced manufacturers to use other-than-normal suppliers?
Then there is the ā€˜toolingā€™ up time for other suppliers right. I figured thatā€™s why the coveted engine covers get produced in such low numbers.
 

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There's good and bad in every vehicle line. Dodge pickups are known for lifter failure and transmission problems. My 2011 1/2 ton has been the most reliable rig I've ever owned and I have treated the transmission like it's a diesel dually.

Just gotta hope for one of the good ones. The wife and I are planning our first vacation (been together 14 years) this coming summer with the Bronco. 5,000 mile round trip from Idaho to Escanaba Michigan for the National trappers convention. If I planned it right we should be able to hit 12 states and maybe squeeze in the off rodeo in Moab on the way back through. Should be a great test.
 


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There's good and bad in every vehicle line.
Yup. Although it's likely little comfort for those dealing with a problem that Ford has delayed repairs for on their Bronco Sport, we are not alone.

https://jalopnik.com/2022-23-jeep-wrangler-4xe-recall-engine-shutoff-driving-1849855235
https://www.auto123.com/en/news/gm-chevrolet-recall-silverado-sierra-suburban-tahoe/66421/
https://www.autoblog.com/2022/11/06/vw-audi-recall-tire-pressure-rearview-camera/
(This is the result of 30 seconds with Google. There's more. Lots more.)

The wife and I are planning our first vacation (been together 14 years) this coming summer with the Bronco. 5,000 mile round trip from Idaho to Escanaba Michigan for the National trappers convention. If I planned it right we should be able to hit 12 states and maybe squeeze in the off rodeo in Moab on the way back through. Should be a great test.
This sounds like a great way to get to know your Big Bend!
 

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Not surprised at VW. I came from an Alltrack. Loved the idea, and it was pretty cool to be pumping out nearly 300hp after a turbo upgrade. But that was the third turbo and the first two were OEM. I had also replaced the rear diff, and the second diff was making angry noises so I bailed. This was bought new, maintained to the letter, and driven 95% freeway miles on cruise control for a long commute.
 

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They are a website and a magazine only. Authors get paid to post content by the article. I met one of these guys at a Mecum auto auction in Monterrey. They donā€™t get paid much ā€¦.more articles more money.

Donā€™t believe anything you read on the internet or forum. Entertainment only. People have agendas and need an outlet.

that said, donā€™t believe me either I could be a Chinese bot.
 

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The Bronco Sport did make the list of unreliable SUV's


14 2023 Ford Bronco Sport
Predicted Reliability: 2/5
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The Ford Bronco Sport was launched for the 2021 model year as a sibling model to the more rugged Bronco and is aimed more at millennials and those that want decent capability and a sportier appearance. The Bronco Sport features several engine choices depending on the trim level, mated to a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission and the standard all-wheel-drive system. Handling is good, the cabin has a decent amount of room, and the interior tech is easy to learn how to operate.

Reliability
In the last couple of years, however, the Bronco Sport has earned a reputation for having problematic brakes, major engine problems, and body integrity issues. Because of the problems based on previous model years, Consumer Reports has given the Ford Bronco Sport a predicted reliability rating of just 2 out of 5, which ā€“ believe it or not ā€“ is an improvement from last year's rating of 1 out of 5.

  • Avg. Yearly Maintenance Costs: $775 (RepairPal)
  • Est. Maintenance Costs During First 10 Years: $7,750 (RepairPal (775x10))
  • Total Recalls: 3(ABS leak, fuel system leak, parking light short)
  • Worst Bronco Sport Year To Buy Used: 2022 Ford Bronco Sport (air and water leaks, brakes, engine, and transmission)
 

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My 2021 BL with @ 21,000 miles:
Avg Yrly Maintenance Costs: $114 to date (serviced @ dealer prices)
Total Recalls Affecting My BL: 0 (TSBā€™s (4), none that were ā€œrequiredā€)
Biggest Complaints: key fob a little flakey when itā€™s really hot, rear brake ā€œsquallā€, wireless charger slow. I know work-around for fob when necessary. Donā€™t have to add backup ā€œbeeperā€ as brakes take care of ped warning. Donā€™t wireless charge my phone unless I have a long drive to do it in.

So much for believing everything CR has to say . . . šŸ™
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