2022 Ford Maverick
Common Problems
Ranked from 49 federal NHTSA complaints and 17 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
8 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
19complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine frequently stalls at idle, especially during stop-start conditions.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 22V484000, 23V380000, 25V345000, 25V685000
- 2
Brake Malfunction Causing Unreliable Acceleration
13complaintsHigh severityOtherThe vehicle experiences sudden loss of power and acceleration, often leading to unsafe driving conditions.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V979000
- 3
Water Intrusion in Interior Due to Design Flaw
13complaintsMedium severityOtherWater leaks into the vehicle's interior, often due to design flaws in the sealing or drainage systems.
Related recall: 21V979000
- 4
Electrical System Failure Causing Random Shutdowns
11complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe vehicle randomly shuts down while driving, often leaving the driver in a dangerous situation.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 22V193000, 24V140000, 24V267000, 24V590000, 25V019000, 25V123000, 25V132000, 25V685000, 26V104000
- 5
Front CV Axle Failure
10complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe front CV axles are failing at low mileage, causing vibrations and shaking during acceleration.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 24V330000, 25V127000, 25V133000, 25V158000
- 6
Transmission Failure
8complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission frequently fails, leading to loss of power and requiring replacement.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 24V330000, 25V127000, 25V133000, 25V158000
- 7
Back Over Prevention System Malfunction
6complaintsMedium severityOtherIssues with the rearview camera and back over prevention system, including frozen images and non-functioning sensors.
Related recall: 21V979000
- 8
Faulty Side Curtain Airbags
2complaintsSafety riskOtherSide curtain airbags fail to deploy during collisions, posing a safety risk to passengers.
Related recall: 21V979000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.