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2021 Ford Bronco Visibility & Wipers Problems

Visibility & Wipers issues account for 17 of 229 complaints (7%) filed for the 2021 Ford Bronco. Most describe wipers slowing to intermittent after roughly 30 to 80 seconds on high or continuous settings, with no related recall issued and a median failure mileage of 8,168.5 miles.

Visibility & Wipers complaints
17
7% of 229
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
8,169 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

  • Wipers running on the fastest continuous or intermittent setting slow down and stop after about 30 to 80 seconds, forcing the driver to cycle the switch to restart them.
  • Wiper slowdown happens across driving speeds and during active rain or snow, temporarily cutting visibility.
  • Some owners report windshield cracks forming near the wiper blade area or spreading from a corner without any known impact.
  • Wipers on the highest speed setting are described as too slow to clear moderate or heavy rain compared to other vehicles.
  • One owner reported the Sync 4 infotainment system randomly rebooting, which also disabled the rear camera and blocked the rear blind-spot view.

When 2021 Ford Bronco visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 10, 2022, latest Aug 5, 2025.

2021 Ford Bronco visibility & wipers complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2022Jun 2022Aug 2022Dec 2022Apr 2023Aug 2023Jul 2024
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2022 to Aug 2025; peak Feb 2022 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2021 Ford Bronco

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Bronco model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 202117 (7%)
  2. 202275 (20%)
  3. 202395 (42%)
  4. 20245 (7%)
  5. 20253 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2021 Ford Bronco owners complained about wipers and visibility?
NHTSA lists 17 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2021 Ford Bronco, which is 7% of the 229 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Ford Bronco wiper problem?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls listed for this issue on the 2021 Ford Bronco.
At what mileage do these wiper problems tend to show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 8,168.5 miles.
What exactly goes wrong with the wipers?
Owners most often describe wipers on the high or continuous setting running normally for a short period, then slowing to an intermittent pace or stopping, which reduces visibility in rain or snow.
Did this problem cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data for this complaint area on the 2021 Ford Bronco lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.