2023 Ford Bronco Sport Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 11/01/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 163 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport overview page.
What owners report
“Transmission jerking or not shifting into gear and intermittent park in reverse shifting inoperable. Also, my car has been in the shop.Under warranty repair for…”NHTSA complaint 11708005 — filed 12/31/2025
“I purchased the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport brand new, since then there have been at least 3-4 recalls on it. The catalytic converter had to…”NHTSA complaint 11675630 — filed 07/23/2025
“Recall Action Soon Issue Since 07-18-2025 Fuel injector replacement For More Information Telematics Generated Issue Recall Action Soon Issue Since 03-14-2025 Drivers side seat buckle…”NHTSA complaint 11674865 — filed 07/20/2025
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport: 21 of 163 complaints on file (12.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport have in total?
163 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
