How common are wiper problems on the 2023 Ford Bronco?

NHTSA lists 95 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2023 Bronco, which is 42% of all 225 complaints filed for that model year — the highest share of any problem area.

Is there a recall for the 2023 Ford Bronco related to visibility?

Yes. Recall 24V142000, reported February 23, 2024, covers 2023-2024 Bronco and Bronco Heritage vehicles whose rear quarter glass panels may have been improperly installed and can detach. This is separate from the wiper malfunction complaints.

What exactly do owners say goes wrong with the wipers?

Owners describe wipers that start working normally on low or continuous settings, then automatically slow to an intermittent pace or nearly stop after roughly 20 to 60 seconds, especially during heavy rain or snow.

Did the wiper issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows no crashes and no fires tied to this problem area for the 2023 Bronco, but one injury has been reported.

How does the 2023 Bronco compare to other model years for this problem?

The 2023 Bronco had 95 Visibility & Wipers complaints (42% share), far more than 2022's 75 complaints (20% share), 2021's 17 complaints (7% share), or 2024's 5 complaints (7% share).

2023 Ford Bronco Visibility & Wipers Problems

Visibility & Wipers complaints account for 95 of 225 total complaints (42%) on the 2023 Ford Bronco, the largest single problem area for this model year. Ford issued recall 24V142000 for detaching rear quarter glass panels, and NHTSA also logs one injury tied to this system.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 95; 42% of 225
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 550 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Wipers set to low or continuous mode run normally for about 20 to 60 seconds, then automatically drop into a slow intermittent setting without any warning light.
Owners report the wipers self-adjust during heavy rain or snow, cutting visibility and forcing repeated manual toggling between high, low, and intermittent settings to keep them moving.
Some drivers describe the wipers nearly stopping entirely at high speed after a few minutes of continuous heavy rain use.
Cycling the wiper switch off and on, or toggling to a different speed and back, temporarily restores normal wiping until the pattern repeats.
Separately, NHTSA recall 24V142000 covers rear quarter glass panels on the hard top that may have been installed incorrectly and can detach from the vehicle.

When 2023 Ford Bronco visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 30, 2022, latest Sep 18, 2026.

95 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2023 (30).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2023 Ford Bronco

NHTSA 24V142000Feb 23, 2024Visibility & Wipers7,875 vehicles
Visibility:glass, side/rear
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Bronco and Bronco Heritage vehicles. The rear quarter glass panels may have been improperly installed to the vehicle hard top, which can allow them to detach.
Risk: Detached rear glass panels may create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the rear glass panels on Bronco vehicles. On Bronco Heritage vehicles, dealers will replace the rear left-hand removable quarter glass panel. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Bronco owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2024. Bronco Heritage owner letters were mailed June 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S10.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Bronco model year

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

202117 (7%)
202275 (20%)
202395 (42%)
20245 (7%)
20253 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are wiper problems on the 2023 Ford Bronco?: NHTSA lists 95 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2023 Bronco, which is 42% of all 225 complaints filed for that model year — the highest share of any problem area.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Ford Bronco related to visibility?: Yes. Recall 24V142000, reported February 23, 2024, covers 2023-2024 Bronco and Bronco Heritage vehicles whose rear quarter glass panels may have been improperly installed and can detach. This is separate from the wiper malfunction complaints.
What exactly do owners say goes wrong with the wipers?: Owners describe wipers that start working normally on low or continuous settings, then automatically slow to an intermittent pace or nearly stop after roughly 20 to 60 seconds, especially during heavy rain or snow.
Did the wiper issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows no crashes and no fires tied to this problem area for the 2023 Bronco, but one injury has been reported.
How does the 2023 Bronco compare to other model years for this problem?: The 2023 Bronco had 95 Visibility & Wipers complaints (42% share), far more than 2022's 75 complaints (20% share), 2021's 17 complaints (7% share), or 2024's 5 complaints (7% share).