2022 Ford Bronco Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · 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 power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 345 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Ford Bronco overview page.
What owners report
“I have a 2022 Ford Bronco with a manual transmission. My Bronco was recently in the shop from 12.22.22-01.23.24 for service on the transmission due…”NHTSA complaint 11509099 — filed 02/25/2023
“Flat Towing 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor with 3.0 V6 engine. After connecting my Bronco to the motorhome and putting it in the tow mode the…”NHTSA complaint 11508083 — filed 02/19/2023
“I am part of a large number of individuals ~200+ documented experiencing scraping noises in our 7 speed manual transmissions. Most of us can't get…”NHTSA complaint 11504760 — filed 01/31/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Ford Bronco have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Ford Bronco: 37 of 345 complaints on file (10.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2022 Ford Bronco have in total?
345 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 4 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.
