Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

6 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Electrical & infotainment

Minor2

Most reports here involve software faults.

software faults 2
A recent report: The contact owns a 2026 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start as intended. The contact stated that the failure had occurred because…
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The contact owns a 2026 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start as intended. The contact stated that the failure had occurred because of the manufacturer's capability to access the computer system without the owner’s knowledge. The contact stated that when the manufacturer accessed the computer, the electronics were left on, which caused the battery to drain. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact was informed that the manufacturer access switch was deactivated; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 520.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11763101 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Minor1

Most reports here involve loss of braking.

loss of braking 1
A recent report: I was in stop and go traffic on the highway when my brakes failed. I tried them twice, the car did not slow down, I put the car into park and tried to engage the parking brake and the car continued…
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I was in stop and go traffic on the highway when my brakes failed. I tried them twice, the car did not slow down, I put the car into park and tried to engage the parking brake and the car continued to roll until I hit the 18 wheeler in front of me. This happened a second time before I could get myself off the freeway and to a safe place to call a tow truck.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11748843 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Worth reading3

Most reports here involve other issues. Of these, 1 mention a crash.

other issues 3
A recent report: Brand new 2026 Ford Maverick with only 6,000 miles on it. Rear ended by another driver going 15mph and it caused $26,000 is damages to the Maverick which totaled it. This is a well known common issue…
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Brand new 2026 Ford Maverick with only 6,000 miles on it. Rear ended by another driver going 15mph and it caused $26,000 is damages to the Maverick which totaled it. This is a well known common issue in online forms that the uni body design this vehicle has is an issue. Vehicle should not be totaled from a 15mph rear impact. I can get you a copy of the repair estimate but do not have it at this time.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11763282 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 6 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2026 and 2026, roughly 6 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.