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2022 Ford Bronco Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 29 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2022 Ford Bronco, 8% of its 376 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 33,000. A related recall (25V025000) covers rear shock absorber corrosion and detachment.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
29
8% of 376
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
33,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report a wheel detaching while driving, with lug nuts or bolts apparently snapping without warning.
  • Several owners describe grease leaking from a driver's side axle, tied to recall 25V025000.
  • Multiple reports describe excessive bouncing or wobbling over bumps, in some cases with the rear end bouncing significantly at various speeds.
  • Owners report the vehicle veering to the right while bouncing at highway speed.
  • Some owners describe an abnormal sound from the rear tires or a metal-on-metal noise linked to the suspension, including while towing a trailer.
  • Many owners state they were notified of recall 25V025000 but could not get the repair completed because replacement parts were unavailable.

When 2022 Ford Bronco suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 5, 2022, latest Aug 29, 2026.

2022 Ford Bronco suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month7Dec 2022Feb 2025Apr 2025Jun 2025Aug 2025Nov 2025Feb 2026Aug 2026
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2022 to Aug 2026; peak Jul 2025 (7).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2022 Ford Bronco

  1. NHTSA 25V025000Jan 17, 2025Suspension, Wheels & Tires149,449 vehicles

    Suspension:rear:shock absorber

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles. The rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external reservoir.

    Risk: An external reservoir that detaches from a vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear shock absorbers, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S01.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Bronco model year

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

  1. 202124 (10%)
  2. 202229 (8%)
  3. 202316 (7%)
  4. 20247 (9%)
  5. 20252 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does the 2022 Ford Bronco have?
NHTSA lists 29 complaints in this area for the 2022 Bronco, which is 8% of the 376 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Ford Bronco suspension?
Yes. Recall 25V025000 covers 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles whose rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, causing the external reservoir to detach. Ford will replace the rear shock absorbers free of charge.
At what mileage do these suspension problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 33,000 miles.
Have these suspension complaints caused crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 29 complaints in this area for the 2022 Bronco.
Is the 2022 Bronco worse than other years for suspension issues?
Complaint share was 10% for 2021, 8% for 2022, 7% for 2023, 9% for 2024, and 4% for 2025, so 2022 sits in the middle of that range.

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.