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Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 19 combined MPG · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 20 combined MPG · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2025 Ford Bronco

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2024 Ford Bronco

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2024 Ford Bronco

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: Bronco needs more recall homework, Bronco has more complaint activity, Bronco has more severity reports and Bronco has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2025 Ford Bronco 2024 Ford Bronco Difference
Total recalls 16 14 Bronco has 2 more recalls
Total complaints 36 65 Bronco has 29 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 4 / 1 / 2 / 0 4 / 3 / 1 / 0 Bronco has 1 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 1 Bronco has 1 more investigations
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 121 180 Bronco has 59 more communications
Recall completion reports 37 46 Bronco has 9 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 14 8 Bronco has 6 more software notices
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Apr 28, 2026 Apr 28, 2026 Similar
Latest complaint May 21, 2026 May 21, 2026 Similar
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Back Over Prevention
  • Electrical System
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Structure
  • Service Brakes
 Similar focus
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 19 combined MPG 20 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $3,150 $3,000 Bronco about $150 less
Safety-rating records 4 2 Different availability

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2025 Ford Bronco

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had unknown or other and back over prevention repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2024 Ford Bronco

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had unknown or other and structure repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2025 Ford Bronco

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Back Over Prevention: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories

2024 Ford Bronco

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Structure: water leaks, body repairs, doors, corrosion
  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show