When consumers have an issue with vehicles, some publications gather reliability data about popular cars, trucks, and SUVs. This can be related to issues that might have popped up in the last year or in the first few months of ownership. While owners reported issues with these sport utility vehicles, statements from Ford and Hyundai address the situation and offer an update.

The Ford Bronco Sport is one of the SUVs that lost recommendations

When it comes to reliability, the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport is one of the SUVs that lost recommendations from some experts. Unfortunately, Ford as a brand saw a trend of unreliability for various reasons. This SUV has important safety features like blind-spot warning, forward collision warning, and pedestrian detection.

Kelley Blue Book says that owners report issues with the anti-lock brake system and the brakes in general. Other problems that Bronco Sport owners mentioned in the survey include engine issues, problems with the head gasket, and unidentifiable noises and leaks. This led to the Bronco Sport being one of the SUVs that lost a reliability recommendation. However, Ford says it is aware of concerns and has already been working on repairs.

Price Range: $29,215 – $44,655

Ford’s Mustang Mach-E also lost some driver’s recommendations

Ford hit it big with the release of the electric Mustang Mach-E, but it has had a few hiccups since hitting the market. While the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E has a good range and plenty of power from its electric motors, it falls short in a few areas.

Ford Authority reports that owners of the Mach-E noted many issues with in-car electronics. The screen froze and sometimes required replacement. Other problems include issues with the electrical system, the battery pack, battery cells, and charging issues.

Ford actually spoke about the Bronco and Mach-E problems, noting that the company was listening to concerns. “The survey results were from a population of vehicles early in the launch of these vehicles, and those concerns have since been addressed.” Various OTA (over-the-air) updates have helped improve the situation since then. It sounds like these Ford SUVs that lost recommendations won’t be on the list for long.

Price Range: $46,895 – $69,895

What happened with the Hyundai Kona?

The 2023 Hyundai Kona would have been a good option for those looking for a subcompact SUV. It comes with forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking as standard equipment. When asked about the first year of ownership, people reported issues with the climate system. More specifically, the Kona’s air conditioning compressor and condenser.

Other buyers reported issues with the engine that required a rebuild or replacement. Some said the fuel system and steering proved to be a headache as well. CNN Business reported on the issues, noting that Hyundai said it has taken steps to address the problems.

“Hyundai is constantly evaluating the performance of its models utilizing internal data, input from third parties like Consumer Reports, direct reports from owners, and a variety of other sources with the goal of continually improving our vehicles.” Hopefully, the issues with the 2023 Kona are in the past.

Price Range: $21,990 – $34,700

While these sport utility vehicles might have had some hiccups along the way, there is plenty of room for improvement. The statements from Ford and Hyundai indicate that fixes are underway.