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1983 Ford BroncoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1983 Ford Bronco, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 6, 2006. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1983 Ford Bronco has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine and engine cooling
1Parking brake
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1983 Ford Bronco recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
1983 vs. every other Bronco year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Bronco median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1983 Ford Bronco, and the recalls they led to.
- FRONT BRK CALIPER SEIZURENo recall
Own a 1983 Bronco?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.