Ford Bronco vs Tesla Model S
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Ford Bronco | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 2,163 | 5,283 |
| Model years covered | 1967–2026 | 2012–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2022 | 2016 |
| Best model year | 1993 | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 103 | 659 |
| Fires reported | 200 | 94 |
| Injuries reported | 57 | 207 |
| Deaths reported | 19 | 35 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17.5% | 18.8% |
Ford Bronco by year
What breaks
Electrical System
307
14.2%
Brakes
279
12.9%
Engine & Cooling
236
10.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
222
10.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
153
7.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
139
6.4%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
125
5.8%
Other & Unspecified
123
5.7%
Tesla Model S by year
What breaks
Electrical System
1,001
18.9%
Other & Unspecified
863
16.3%
Suspension
730
13.8%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
672
12.7%
Steering
344
6.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
273
5.2%
Brakes
208
3.9%
Lights
195
3.7%