Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | typical | 7 | Window & Wiper | Few |
| 2025 | 24 | typical | 12 | Collision Avoidance | Average |
| 2024 | 74 | 1.4× | 15 | Transmission | Caution |
| 2023 | 81 | — | 21 | Transmission | Limited data |
| 2022 | 150 | — | 28 | Electrical | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Maverick year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Ford Maverick problems
Latest Ford Maverick recalls
Structure › Body
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport vehicles. Certain vehicle joints may be improperly tightened. This can lead to detached parts, unsecured cargo, degraded crash protection, electrical system failure, or a loss of vehicle stability.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the vehicle joints or repair and replace the joint retention mechanisms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications letters were mailed October 19, 2026.
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge.Owner notification letters were mailed…
Equipment › Electrical › Engine block heater
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and 2026 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, and inspect and replace the electrical cord if necessary, free of charge.
Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles. The Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) unit may fail to correctly detect the presence of an adult or child in the front passenger seat.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant classification sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The moonroof glass may not have been bonded correctly to the moonroof frame, which could result in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the moonroof glass and replace the glass if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Ford Maverick should you avoid?
2024 — this year has the most complaints relative to other Maverick years at the same age, led by transmission & drivetrain problems in the 2024.
What are the most common Ford Maverick problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (83), electrical system (78) and driver assistance (45). Transmission complaints peak in the 2022 model year.
How many recalls has the Ford Maverick had?
45 recalls across 2022–2026. The model year with the most is 2022. See all Ford Maverick recalls by year.
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.