2022 Ford Bronco Sport Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 328 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport overview page.
What owners report
“Vehicle started on its own, no remote start scheduled or activity. Online forums suggested battery failure and two days later battery was dead. Battery replaced…”NHTSA complaint 11583660 — filed 04/17/2024
“My vehicle started with not accelerating and bogging down when going after a stop, it shakes/jerks from 1-3 gear. The rpmâs jump all over the…”NHTSA complaint 11576023 — filed 03/07/2024
“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Three times this vehicle has had the water pump replaced…”NHTSA complaint 11573195 — filed 02/21/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport have engine problems?
Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport: 73 of 328 complaints on file (22.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport have in total?
328 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 12 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
