2021 Ford Bronco Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 07/12/2026

23Suspension complaints

10.6%Of all 216 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE67 · 31%

Unspecified / other26 · 12%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM26 · 12%

SUSPENSION23 · 10.6%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM18 · 8.3%

Share of the 216 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Ford Bronco overview page.

What owners report

“Both rear shocks disassembled. The external reservoir to the factory 2021 Badlands bilstein shocks fell off at or around 36,000 miles. I did not hit…”NHTSA complaint 11618935 — filed 10/09/2024

“Shocks blew out on the highway with 47500 miles on it.vehicle was pushed sideways when hitting bumps”NHTSA complaint 11608922 — filed 08/16/2024

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the driver's side rear shock absorber became detached and struck the…”NHTSA complaint 11605248 — filed 07/29/2024

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Ford Bronco have suspension problems?

Suspension is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Ford Bronco: 23 of 216 complaints on file (10.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2021 Ford Bronco have in total?

216 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.