Ford Maverick problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 332 owner complaints and 45 recalls on file for the Ford Maverick (2022–2026). The 2022 Maverick has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.
- Complaints
- 332
- Recalls
- 45
- Model years
- 5
- Worst year
- 2022
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Ford Maverick years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2022 Ford Maverick — 150 complaints, 8 crashes, 4 fires; top problem: Electrical System
- 2024 Ford Maverick — 72 complaints, 6 crashes; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
- 2023 Ford Maverick — 81 complaints, 5 crashes; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
- 2025 Ford Maverick — 23 complaints, 3 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2023 (81 complaints).
Every Ford Maverick model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Maverick | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | Brakes |
| 2025 Maverick | 23 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2024 Maverick | 72 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 15 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2023 Maverick | 81 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 21 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2022 Maverick | 150 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 28 | Electrical System |
Most common Ford Maverick problem areas (all years)
- Transmission & Drivetrain83 complaints
- Electrical System77 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech44 complaints
- Engine37 complaints
- Body & Structure30 complaints
- Brakes28 complaints
- Steering21 complaints
- Suspension20 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers17 complaints
- Airbags16 complaints
Complaint trend
Ford Maverick recalls
Risk: Improperly tightened vehicle joints may lead to a loss of vehicle control, electrical failure, or detached parts, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
Risk: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: Failure to correctly detect a passenger may result in the air bag not deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An instrument panel cover separation can cause pieces of the cover to strike occupants, increasing the risk injury during a crash.
Risk: A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a fire. In addition, the loss of oil can result in engine seizure and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Loss of vehicle stability control or brake power assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: The air bag indicator light may fail to warn occupants of a deactivated air bag, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Risk: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Risk: An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An instrument panel that does not illuminate critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Rear tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal cannot notify other drivers that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Battery failure can result in a loss of electrical accessories, including the hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Other Ford models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology