Ford Maverick years to avoid (and the best years)
509 NHTSA owner complaints and 44 recalls across 4 model years, 2022 to 2025. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 509complaints
- 44recalls
- 26reported crashes
- 6reported fires
- 14reported injuries
- 1reported deaths
Which Ford Maverick years should you avoid?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the Ford Maverick year to avoid is 2023. The typical Ford Maverick year has 110 complaints on file.
- 2023: 264 complaints, 2.4 times the typical year. Most complaints name the transmission and drivetrain (36% of complaints) and the electrical system (30% of complaints).
What are the best Ford Maverick years?
The Ford Maverick year with the fewest complaints on file is the 2022 (150). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | vs typical year | Recalls | Crashes | Injuries | Our read | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | 0.2× | 12 | 3 | 2 | Few red flags | Forward collision avoidance system |
| 2024 | 71 | 0.6× | 15 | 6 | 3 | Few red flags | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2023 | 264 | 2.4× | 21 | 9 | 5 | Approach with caution | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2022 | 150 | 1.4× | 28 | 8 | 4 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 509 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Engine & powertrain165 (32%)
- Electrical & infotainment126 (25%)
- Other systems76 (15%)
- Structure & body51 (10%)
- Brakes42 (8%)
Recalls (44)
Suspension · 26V340000 · May 2026 · model years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 26V239000 · Apr 2026 · model year 2025
An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
Airbags · 26V201000 · Mar 2026 · model year 2025
Failure to correctly detect a passenger may result in the air bag not deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Body & glass · 26V157000 · Mar 2026 · model year 2025
A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Engine · 26V122000 · Mar 2026 · model year 2025
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 26V104000 · Feb 2026 · model years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Structure · 25V884000 · Dec 2025 · model year 2025
An instrument panel cover separation can cause pieces of the cover to strike occupants, increasing the risk injury during a crash.
Transmission · 25V863000 · Dec 2025 · model year 2025
A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 25V828000 · Dec 2025 · model year 2025
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a fire. In addition, the loss of oil can result in engine seizure and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 25V787000 · Nov 2025 · model year 2025
Loss of vehicle stability control or brake power assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Safety · 25V685000 · Oct 2025 · model years 2022, 2023, 2024
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Safety · 25V442000 · Jun 2025 · model years 2022, 2023, 2024
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 25V350000 · Jun 2025 · model year 2025
The air bag indicator light may fail to warn occupants of a deactivated air bag, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Safety · 25V345000 · May 2025 · model years 2022, 2023
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Electrical system · 25V343000 · May 2025 · model year 2025
An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
Transmission · 25V158000 · Mar 2025 · model years 2022, 2023
An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 25V123000 · Feb 2025 · model years 2022, 2023
An instrument panel that does not illuminate critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Brakes · 25V124000 · Feb 2025 · model year 2022
Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Transmission · 25V127000 · Feb 2025 · model year 2022
An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 25V132000 · Feb 2025 · model year 2022
Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Transmission · 25V133000 · Feb 2025 · model years 2022, 2023, 2024
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Exterior lighting · 25V094000 · Feb 2025 · model years 2022, 2023, 2024
A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal cannot notify other drivers that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Exterior lighting · 25V095000 · Feb 2025 · model years 2022, 2023, 2024
Rear tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 25V019000 · Jan 2025 · model years 2022, 2023
Battery failure can result in a loss of electrical accessories, including the hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 24V778000 · Oct 2024 · model year 2024
A child seat that is not secured properly increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Safety · 24V684000 · Sep 2024 · model years 2022, 2023, 2024
An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 24V590000 · Aug 2024 · model year 2022
An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Body & glass · 24V594000 · Aug 2024 · model years 2023, 2024
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Transmission · 24V330000 · May 2024 · model years 2022, 2023, 2024
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Exterior lighting · 24V293000 · Apr 2024 · model years 2022, 2023, 2024
Rear tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 24V267000 · Apr 2024 · model years 2022, 2023
An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 24V266000 · Apr 2024 · model year 2024
Incorrect tire and capacity information may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tires · 24V223000 · Mar 2024 · model year 2023
A loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 24V185000 · Mar 2024 · model year 2024
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Electrical system · 24V140000 · Feb 2024 · model years 2022, 2023
An instrument panel that does not illuminate critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Exterior lighting · 23V848000 · Dec 2023 · model years 2022, 2023, 2024
A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal will not notify other drivers that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 23V380000 · May 2023 · model years 2022, 2023
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Exterior lighting · 23V160000 · Mar 2023 · model year 2023
Trailer taillights that do not illuminate as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
Exterior lighting · 22V730000 · Sep 2022 · model year 2022
Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 22V594000 · Aug 2022 · model year 2022
Improper deployment of an air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Engine · 22V484000 · Jul 2022 · model year 2022
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Electrical system · 22V193000 · Mar 2022 · model year 2022
Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Seat belts · 21V979000 · Dec 2021 · model year 2022
Improperly attached seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fuel system · 21V976000 · Dec 2021 · model year 2022
A damaged fuel tank may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.