Ford Maverick Reliability
Quick answer
Across model years 2022–2026, owners filed 1,222 complaints about the Ford Maverick with NHTSA, most often about the transmission and the electrical system, and NHTSA lists 45 recall campaigns. We have no published sales figures for the Maverick to turn that into a per-1,000-sold rate, so these counts compare its model years with each other, not with other models. CarWhere's year-by-year verdict engine flags 2022 and 2023 as years to avoid. Model years 2024–2026 have had less than three years on the road, so their complaint counts are still building.
By CarWhere Research · Last reviewed 2026-11-10 · Source: NHTSA
1,222
NHTSA owner complaints (2022–2026)
47
Complaints citing a crash
45
Recall campaigns
2
Years to avoid
Most-reported Ford Maverick problems
NHTSA owner complaints for model years 2022–2026, by the component owners named, filed 2022–2026. A complaint can name more than one component. The last three columns count complaints that report a crash, a fire or an injury.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crash | Fire | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain / transmission | 372 | 30% | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 368 | 30% | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Engine | 285 | 23% | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 186 | 15% | 15 | 1 | 5 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 89 | 7% | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| Speed control / throttle | 79 | 6% | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 51 | 4% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 50 | 4% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Of all 1,222 complaints, 47 (4%) report a crash, 9 (1%) a fire and 19 (2%) an injury.
Ford Maverick complaints by model year
Where problems concentrate. Year flags come from CarWhere's year-by-year verdict engine, which compares each Maverick model year with the model's other years.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Flag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 619 | 28 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2023 | 350 | 21 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2024(new) | 186 | 15 | Electrical system | — |
| 2025(new) | 50 | 12 | Electrical system | — |
| 2026(new) | 17 | 7 | Service brakes | — |
Raw counts are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, and older years have had longer to collect complaints. Years marked "new" have had less than three years on the road. — = not flagged either way.
Ford Maverick recalls
NHTSA lists 45 recall campaigns across Ford Maverick model years 2022–2026. The ones below cover the most model years (campaigns with a park advisory first). Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Model years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V340000May 27, 2026 | 2022–2026 | Suspension — front / control arm / lower ball joint | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant,…NHTSA park-it advisory: do not drive until repaired. |
| 26V104000Feb 21, 2026 | 2022–2026 | Electrical system — integrated trailer brake control | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When… |
| 25V685000Oct 10, 2025 | 2022–2024 | Equipment — electrical / engine block heater | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine… |
| 25V442000Jun 27, 2025 | 2022–2024 | Backup camera / back-over prevention — software | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD,… |
| 25V133000Mar 1, 2025 | 2022–2024 | Powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission / control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-330. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may… |
Best and worst Maverick years
- Years to avoid: 2022 and 2023.
- No model year stands out as clearly better than the rest.
- 2024–2026: too new to judge fully; complaint counts are still building.
What to inspect on a used Ford Maverick
Based on the components owners report most. None of these replaces an independent pre-purchase inspection.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Recalls: check the VIN for open recalls; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records before you pay.
Check this exact car
Any Ford Maverick can be better or worse than the model's record. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015. Free preview first; the full report is $12.99, one time.
Ford Maverick reliability FAQ
Is the Ford Maverick reliable?
Across model years 2022–2026, owners filed 1,222 complaints about the Ford Maverick with NHTSA, most often about the transmission and the electrical system, and NHTSA lists 45 recall campaigns. We have no published sales figures for the Maverick to turn that into a per-1,000-sold rate, so these counts compare its model years with each other, not with other models. CarWhere's year-by-year verdict engine flags 2022 and 2023 as years to avoid. Model years 2024–2026 have had less than three years on the road, so their complaint counts are still building.
What are the most common Ford Maverick problems?
In NHTSA owner complaints for model years 2022–2026, the most-reported areas are the transmission (372), the electrical system (368), the engine (285) and the brakes (186). One complaint can name more than one component, and complaints are unverified owner reports.
What years of the Ford Maverick should you avoid?
CarWhere's year-by-year verdict engine flags 2022 and 2023 as years to avoid. Each model year is compared only with other Maverick years: complaints are adjusted for time on the road, and serious ones (engine, transmission, brakes, steering, fuel system, or a reported crash, fire or injury) count double, with a smaller adjustment for recall campaigns.
How many recalls does the Ford Maverick have?
NHTSA lists 45 recall campaigns covering Ford Maverick model years 2022–2026. The one covering the most model years is 26V340000 (suspension, 2022–2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How do I check a specific used Ford Maverick?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
How we measure Maverick reliability
- Complaints are every NHTSA owner complaint filed for the Ford Maverick, model years 2022–2026, across all the body-style and trim names NHTSA files them under, de-duplicated by complaint number. They are unverified owner reports.
- Year flags compare each Maverick model year only with other Maverick years, so they say which years to prefer, not how the Maverick compares with other models.
- This is federal complaint and recall data, not a survey and not comparable to Consumer Reports or J.D. Power ratings. It does not estimate repair costs.
Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints and NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-11-10; published U.S. sales figures; CarWhere years-to-avoid analysis.
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