1997 Ford Bronco Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bronco years
- Not enough data 11th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Ford Bronco. That ranks 11th out of 11 Bronco model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Ford Bronco problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Ford Bronco recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Ford Bronco.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Gas tank rusted through a skid plate underneath tank where a pad fit between tank & plate. Water or moisture gets between gas tank & skid plate & stays there, eventually rust occurs & gas leaks out & drains on exhaust pipe. *ak consumer states that the gas tank rusted through due to a defective…
Other Ford Bronco years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Bronco | 9 | 9 |
| 2025 Bronco | 54 | 19 |
| 2024 Bronco | 78 | 16 |
| 2023 Bronco | 229 | 18 |
| 2022 Bronco | 380 | 23 |
| 2021 Bronco | 230 | 20 |
| 1999 Bronco | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Bronco | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Bronco | 81 | 1 |
| 1995 Bronco | 94 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford Bronco?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford Bronco?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Ford Bronco a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Bronco model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.