2021 Ford Bronco vs 2021 Toyota RAV4
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Ford Bronco | 2021 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 225 | 385 |
| Recall campaigns | 20 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 316 | 229 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 46 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–26 | 28–40 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 26,750 mi | 23,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Bronco | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 7 | 125 |
| Engine | 68 | 41 |
| Electrical System | 29 | 47 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 21 |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 20 |
| Visibility/wiper | 14 | 19 |
| Structure | 10 | 21 |
| Power Train | 9 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 20 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 14 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 12 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
| Overheating | 0 | 5 |
2021 Ford Bronco
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.