Airbag light came off and on. Then air bag exploded, and driver sustained back and neck injuries. *Ak
Vehicle safety record
1998 Ford Bronco Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 Ford Bronco with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1) and the visibility & wipers (1). Those complaints describe 1 injury. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1997 has 1 and the 1999 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Bronco year, for its age
#293 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Ford Bronco problems
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No recalls for the 1998 Ford Bronco
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Ford Bronco. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 1998 Ford Bronco
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The location of the rearview mirror is too low, obstructing the view on the right side of traffic which may cause an accident. Please provide further information. *Ak
Ford Bronco: every year compared
All Bronco years1998 Ford Bronco vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Ford Bronco | 2 | 0 | A | |
| 1998 Jeep Wrangler | 265 | 6 | C | Compare |
| 1998 Toyota 4RUNNER | 264 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Ford Contour | 861 | 12 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Ford Crown Victoria | 134 | 10 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Ford Club Wagon | 28 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Ford B800 | 6 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Ford Aerostar | 4 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1998 Ford B Series | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1998 Ford Bronco
Does the 1998 Ford Bronco have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Ford Bronco right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Bronco?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1), visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Ford Bronco had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 19, 1999 and the latest on September 2, 1999. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Ford Bronco a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 98 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Ford Bronco year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford Bronco years have the most complaints?
2022 (390), 2023 (236), 2021 (232). See every Ford Bronco year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Ford Bronco has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data