2024 Ford Bronco Sport vs 2024 Subaru Forester
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2024 Ford Bronco Sport | 2024 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 107 | 29 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 87 | 176 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Bronco Sport | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 27 | 1 |
| Engine | 23 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 0 |
| Power Train | 21 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 5 |
| Structure | 5 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Stalling | 8 | 0 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
2024 Ford Bronco Sport
2024 Subaru Forester
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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.