2022 Ford Bronco Sport Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport, 19% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 38,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “rear differential” (10% of reports).
- 70power train complaints
- 38,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $10,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 35%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rear differential: mentioned in 7 of 70 complaints (10%)
- Water pump: mentioned in 6 of 70 complaints (9%)
- Electrical power train: mentioned in 5 of 70 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport at $10,300, and half of them between $10,000 and $10,300.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2025–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 11 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 70 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Ford Bronco Sport power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Bronco Sport | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2025 Bronco Sport | 7 | 18% | — |
| 2024 Bronco Sport | 22 | 20% | 18,500 |
| 2023 Bronco Sport | 20 | 13% | 25,000 |
| 2022 Bronco Sport | 70 | 19% | 38,000 |
| 2021 Bronco Sport | 188 | 27% | 54,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm); electrical system:body control module/bcm
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-267. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
Risk: An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S26.
Electrical system:body control module/bcm; power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
Risk: An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S24.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The rear drive unit (RDU) deteriorated at 78k miles. I began to notice a shudder during low-speed turns with high steering angle. Upon inspection, metallic flakes were discovered in the RDUâs fluid, apparently indicating mechanical degradation of the internal clutch packs. Two separate Ford…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate and lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The contact stated that the failure was related to the powertrain control module…
Stripped differential. I was told by a service tech that the vehicle is safe to drive until it isnât that Ford is aware but does not have a fix. It is available for inspection. The vehicle is getting worse, and I only drive short distances. Olathe Ford did the inspection. They will not give me a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2022 Ford Bronco Sports have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 70 owner complaints about power train for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport (19% of the 366 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport power train?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 38,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport?
Owners report a typical cost of $10,300 (half paid between $10,000 and $10,300), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport?
The most frequent phrase is “rear differential”, in 7 of 70 complaints, followed by “water pump” (6).
Other 2022 Ford Bronco Sport problems
See all 2022 Ford Bronco Sport problems or power train problems across all Bronco Sport years.