2024 Ford Maverick Reliability
The 2024 Ford Maverick has 183 owner complaints and 15 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and powertrain / transmission. Compared with nearby Maverick model years (2022–2026), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Maverick's typical year, while the 2022 drew 618 complaints.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
183
NHTSA owner complaints
15
Recall campaigns
12
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2024 Ford Maverick complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 model year, filed between 2024 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 51 | 28% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 48 | 26% |
| Unknown or other | 36 | 20% |
| Engine | 28 | 15% |
| Service brakes | 25 | 14% |
| Speed control / throttle | 17 | 9% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 14 | 8% |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 12 | 7% |
2024 Ford Maverick recalls
15 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2024 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V848000 | Dec 15, 2023 | Exterior lighting — turn signal / bulbs | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. In the event that one of the rear turn signals stops working, the vehicle will not adjust the turn signal flash rate frequency to warn the driver that a turn signal is not working… |
| 24V185000 | Mar 8, 2024 | Fuel system — storage / tank assembly | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Maverick vehicles. The fuel tanks may have an open pinch joint between the two molds, which can allow fuel to leak. |
| 24V266000 | Apr 12, 2024 | Equipment — other / labels | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Maverick vehicles. The tire and loading information label may state the incorrect vehicle capacity, tire pressure, and spare tire size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal… |
| 24V293000 | Apr 26, 2024 | Exterior lighting — tail lights | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The Body Control Module (BCM) may inadvertently deactivate one or both rear tail lights. |
| 24V330000 | May 11, 2024 | Powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission / control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive… |
| 24V594000 | Aug 9, 2024 | Visibility / wipers — windshield wiper/washer / motor | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Maverick, Ford Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail. |
| 24V684000 | Sep 13, 2024 | Backup camera / back-over prevention — software | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Ford Maverick vehicles equipped with Connected Touch Radios (CTR). The rearview camera image may freeze when the vehicle is in reverse. |
| 24V778000 | Oct 18, 2024 | Child seat — vehicle tether anchor | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Maverick vehicles. The second-row child seat tether anchors may not properly secure a child seat, due to incomplete thread engagement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal… |
| 25V094000 | Feb 15, 2025 | Exterior lighting — turn signal | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-848. In the event that one of the rear turn signals stops working, the vehicle will not adjust the turn signal flash rate… |
| 25V095000 | Feb 15, 2025 | Exterior lighting — tail lights | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-293. The body control module (BCM) may inadvertently deactivate one or both rear tail lights. |
| 25V133000 | Mar 1, 2025 | 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 cause the vehicle to… |
| 25V442000 | Jun 27, 2025 | 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, Corsair, 2020-2023… |
| 25V685000 | Oct 10, 2025 | 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 block heater may crack… |
| 26V104000 | Feb 21, 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 towing a trailer, the… |
| 26V340000 | May 27, 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, allowing the control arm…NHTSA park-it advisory: do not drive until repaired. |
How the 2024 compares with nearby Maverick years
Verdicts compare these Maverick model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 618 | 28 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2023 | 348 | 21 | Powertrain / transmission | Caution |
| 2024 (this page) | 183 | 15 | Electrical system | Solid |
| 2025 | 50 | 12 | Electrical system | Solid |
| 2026 | 17 | 7 | Service brakes | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2024 Ford Maverick on the used market
- Median asking price $28,488 at a median 29,994 miles, across 1,386 live US dealer listings in CarWhere's depreciation study.
What to check on a used 2024 Ford Maverick
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- 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.
- 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: confirm each of the 15 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
Check this exact car
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2024 Ford Maverick reliability FAQ
Is the 2024 Ford Maverick reliable?
The 2024 Ford Maverick has 183 owner complaints and 15 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and powertrain / transmission. Compared with nearby Maverick model years (2022–2026), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Maverick's typical year, while the 2022 drew 618 complaints.
What are the most common 2024 Ford Maverick problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2024 Ford Maverick are electrical system (51), powertrain / transmission (48), unknown or other (36), engine (28). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2024 Ford Maverick have recalls?
NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the 2024 Ford Maverick, including 23V848000 (exterior lighting — turn signal / bulbs) and 24V185000 (fuel system — storage / tank assembly). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2024 Ford Maverick compare with the 2023 and 2025 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2023 has 348 complaints and 21 recalls (caution); the 2025 has 50 complaints and 12 recalls (solid). The 2024 has 183 complaints and 15 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2024 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.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2024 Maverick, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.