Ford Maverick common problems
Owners of 2022–2025 Ford Maverick vehicles have filed 474 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (84% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 474
- Owner complaints
- 76
- Recall campaigns
- 22
- Crash-related reports
- 12
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 4 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Do not drive2022 maverick
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Do not drive2023 maverick
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Do not drive2024 maverick
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Do not drive2025 maverick
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 maverick
An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2025 maverick
Failure to correctly detect a passenger may result in the air bag not deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Ford Maverick problems?
- Across 474 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2022–2025 Ford Maverick vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (84%), body & structure (11%), steering (3%).
- Which Ford Maverick model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2023 Ford Maverick has the most owner complaints, with 262 filed.
- Are Ford Maverick problems dangerous?
- Of the 474 complaints on record, 22 mention a crash, 3 mention a fire and 12 mention an injury, and 1 involve a death. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2023 accounts for the most complaints (262). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.