Ford Maverick Hybrid Problems by Year

We compared every Ford Maverick Hybrid model year from 2022–2026 using 874 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1 recall and federal defect investigations. No Maverick Hybrid year stands out with an unusual number of complaints. The best years are 2025 and 2024.

5model years
874complaints
1recalls
—worst years
2025, 2024best years

Complaints by model year

202220232024202520264672661052610
Owner complaints per model year, Ford Maverick Hybrid. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
202610−78%—BrakeGood
202526−83%—ElectricalGood
2024105−65%1ElectricalGood
2023266—1TransmissionLimited data
2022467—1ElectricalLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median Maverick Hybrid year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Ford Maverick Hybrid problems

Latest Ford Maverick Hybrid recalls

Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)

NHTSA recall 25V-881 · Dec 18, 2025 · 87 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrid and 2020 Escape Hybrid vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.

Remedy: Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S33.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Ford Maverick Hybrid should you avoid?

None of the Ford Maverick Hybrid years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What is the best year for the Ford Maverick Hybrid?

2025 has the fewest complaints compared with other Maverick Hybrid years at the same age, followed by 2024. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Ford Maverick Hybrid problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (287), electrical system (286) and engine & cooling (249). Transmission complaints peak in the 2022 model year.

How many recalls has the Ford Maverick Hybrid had?

1 recall across 2022–2026. The model year with the most is 2022.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.