2026 Ford Maverick Reliability
The 2026 Ford Maverick has 17 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and unknown or other. Compared with nearby Maverick model years (2024–2026), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Maverick's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
17
NHTSA owner complaints
7
Recall campaigns
2
Complaints citing a crash
1
Complaints citing a fire
2026 Ford Maverick complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2026 model year, filed in 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 6 | 35% |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 29% |
| Electrical system | 5 | 29% |
| Visibility / wipers | 3 | 18% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 12% |
| Air bags | 1 | 6% |
| Steering | 1 | 6% |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% |
2026 Ford Maverick recalls
7 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2026 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V863000 | Dec 12, 2025 | Powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission / internal / park pawl | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these… |
| 25V884000 | Dec 18, 2025 | Body structure — interior panels / dashboard | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The instrument panel cover may separate when the air bag deploy. |
| 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… |
| 26V157000 | Mar 17, 2026 | Visibility / wipers — sun/moon roof assembly | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The moonroof glass may not have been bonded correctly to the moonroof frame, which could result in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. |
| 26V201000 | Mar 31, 2026 | Air bags — sensor / occupant classification / front passenger | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles. The Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) unit may fail to correctly detect the presence of an adult or child in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail… |
| 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. |
| 26V550000 | Aug 25, 2026 | Body structure — body | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport vehicles. Certain vehicle joints may be improperly tightened. This can lead to detached parts, unsecured cargo, degraded crash protection, electrical system failure, or a… |
How the 2026 compares with nearby Maverick years
Verdicts compare these Maverick model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 183 | 15 | Electrical system | Solid |
| 2025 | 50 | 12 | Electrical system | Solid |
| 2026 (this page) | 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.
What to check on a used 2026 Ford Maverick
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Visibility: test the wipers at every speed, washers, defrosters and the climate system (fogging is a common complaint).
- Driver aids: ask about false automatic-braking events and check for warning messages on the dash.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 7 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.
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2026 Ford Maverick reliability FAQ
Is the 2026 Ford Maverick reliable?
The 2026 Ford Maverick has 17 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and unknown or other. Compared with nearby Maverick model years (2024–2026), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Maverick's typical year.
What are the most common 2026 Ford Maverick problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2026 Ford Maverick are service brakes (6), unknown or other (5), electrical system (5), visibility / wipers (3). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2026 Ford Maverick have recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2026 Ford Maverick, including 25V863000 (powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission / internal / park pawl) and 25V884000 (body structure — interior panels / dashboard). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2026 Ford Maverick compare with the 2025 and 2027 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2025 has 50 complaints and 12 recalls (solid). The 2026 has 17 complaints and 7 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2026 Ford Maverick?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2026 Maverick, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.