2023 Ford Bronco Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
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 213 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Ford Bronco overview page.
What owners report
“On Sunday [XXX] I experienced a mechanical failure while off road with my Bronco, after getting myself unstuck from a snowbank I had backed into…”NHTSA complaint 11584747 — filed 04/23/2024
“The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that upon reversing into the garage, he placed the gear shifter into park(P) and shut…”NHTSA complaint 11579371 — filed 03/25/2024
“I have a 2023 Ford bronco that has the 2.3 L engine and seven speed manual transmission. It was originally purchased in January 2023. I…”NHTSA complaint 11576611 — filed 03/11/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2023 Ford Bronco have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2023 Ford Bronco: 20 of 213 complaints on file (9.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2023 Ford Bronco have in total?
213 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 1 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.
