Ford Maverick
Problems & Worst Years
Every reported problem for the Ford Maverick, model year by model year — ranked from 163 federal NHTSA complaints across 2022–2023.
The Ford Maverick's complaint file grows sharply from 2022 to 2023, even as total volume stays modest compared to full-size trucks. The 2022 model year logs 82 occurrences across 8 problems, one safety-rated, led by 19 reports of engine stall at idle tied to stop-start system failure. Right behind it are complaints about brake malfunction producing unreliable acceleration (13), water intrusion into the interior blamed on a design flaw (13), electrical system failure causing random shutdowns (11), and front CV axle failure (10). This is also the year with an unusually long recall history attached — more than a dozen campaigns are on file, including 23V380, 24V140, 24V267, and 25V685, so a VIN check against open recalls is essential before buying a 2022.
2023 brings more volume and more problem variety: 217 occurrences spread across 31 distinct problems, still one safety-rated. The dominant theme shifts toward the drivetrain losing power unexpectedly — 20 reports each of the vehicle entering limp mode with reduced power and of powertrain malfunction leading to loss of acceleration, plus 19 reports of unexpected deceleration and loss of control, rated safety severity. Electrical complaints continue with multiple warning lights and messages appearing during driving (20 reports) and battery issues (13). Recall coverage carries over largely intact, again including 24V140, 25V133, and 25V685, with 26V340 added for this year.
Both years point toward the same practical checks: confirm every open recall has actually been completed, since the volume of overlapping campaigns makes it easy for one to slip through, and pay close attention on a test drive to how the truck behaves under acceleration — hesitation, limp mode, or sudden warning lights are the pattern to watch for.
As with any newer vehicle, keep in mind that 2022 and 2023 Mavericks have simply had less time on the road to accumulate complaints than older models elsewhere in this data, and that a pre-purchase inspection plus verified recall completion matters more than the model year alone.
Ford Maverick problems by year
Complaint volume by model year (bar = relative to the worst year). Theworst yearsare the most-complained-about, weighted by safety-risk problems.
| Year | Complaint volume | Problems | Safety / High | Most common problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022worst | 49 | 8 | 1/4 | Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure Engine · 19 complaints |
| 2023worst | 114 | 31 | 1/12 | Powertrain Malfunction Leading to Loss of Acceleration Transmission · 20 complaints |
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls, 2022–2023. Problem clustering and year rankings are derived from the complaint record; complaint volume reflects reports filed, not total incidence or fault rate. Vehicle image is illustrative.