2023 Ford Bronco Sport 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
25
MPG
Highway
28
MPG
Combined
26
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 8-spd
Regular
City
25
Hwy
28
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
21
Hwy
26
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,600

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
342 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.4 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 3-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
1.5L, 3-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,590/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,437/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,243/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,386/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,609/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,602/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,226/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,664/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,506/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,566/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 26 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2023 Ford Bronco Sport SUV 4WD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability17.4%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard
125
Owner Complaints
13
Recalls
3
Investigations

Recall History13

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems125 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 125 owner complaints for the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport 4WD. Top reported issues include fuel system, electrical system and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Fuel System
41
Electrical System
34
Engine
27
Power Train
15
Brakes
10
Visibility / Wipers
10
Wheels & Tires
4
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
4

2023 Ford Bronco Sport 4WD problems by category: Fuel System: 41 complaints, Electrical System: 34 complaints, Engine: 27 complaints, Power Train: 15 complaints, Brakes: 10 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 10 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 4 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 4 complaints.

8
Crashes Reported
11
Fires Reported
14
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 01/22/2026ODI#11712733
Dear Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, I am submitting this letter in support of a Texas Lemon Law complaint regarding my vehicle, which has experienced repeated mechanical failures that substantia…
Fuel SystemFiled: 12/15/2025ODI#11705221
We own a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport that is subject to an active safety recall involving fuel vapors/gasoline odor entering the passenger cabin. The recall remedy is currently listed as not yet available.…
Electrical SystemFiled: 09/28/2025ODI#11690184
The transmission and/or shift-by-wire control system appears to have failed. While the vehicle was in motion, the system engaged “Park” and remained stuck in this position. The vehicle immediately bec…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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