2022 Ford Maverick reliability
Owners have filed 151 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Maverick over 5 years — 21 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 3 Maverick years on this site. NHTSA has 28 recalls on file, including Front lower ball joint, Trailer brake controller, and Engine block heater.
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The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (42 of 151), then Powertrain (40) and Engine (16). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 36,000 miles, and the middle half falls between 25,552 and 48,050 miles. Those filings include 9 that report a crash, 4 that report a fire, and 5 that report an injury.
The 2023 Maverick has 264 complaints, 80 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Ford Maverick. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (28)
NHTSA's count is every vehicle in that campaign. A campaign can cover other model years and other models.
Complaints by component (151 total)
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Of the 23 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 36,000 miles. The middle half fall between 25,552 and 48,050 miles.
Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The contact’s husband who owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while her husband was reversing to complete a 3-point turn, the brakes failed to respond while the brake pedal was depressed, causing the…"
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"While driving on the streets the powertrain module gave out. It started to jerk around 30 mph and then just would not go."
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"Engine failure with fire. Fully engulfed within seconds. Police and fire on site. AAA insurance No prior issues with vehicle"
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"The Ford Maverick is subject to rodent invasions which caused an engine fire. We had to file a State Farm Insurance Claim ($4016.36 of repairs done to repair the engine including electrical, emission system, cowl, fuel…"
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"While driving my 2022 Ford Maverick on a public road, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration and would not respond normally when I pressed the accelerator. I was left in the roadway and could not safely continue…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2022 Ford Maverick HEV PU/CC FWD | 4 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2022 Ford Maverick PU/CC 4WD | 4 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2022 Ford Maverick PU/CC FWD | 4 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Maverick all-wheel drive | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic 8-speed | All-wheel drive | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG | $2600 |
| Maverick front-wheel drive | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic 8-speed | Front-wheel drive | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG | $2500 |
| Maverick hybrid front-wheel drive | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 42 | 33 | 37 MPG | $1750 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Ford issued a software recall (NHTSA 24V-330, Ford 24S33) covering certain 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrid trucks whose Hybrid Powertrain Control Module could falsely set a fault code and force the transmission into neutral while driving, causing a loss of drive power that Ford's dealers correct with a free HPCM software update. Separately, NHTSA recall 25V863 (Ford 25C69), which also covers the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E, affects certain 2025-2026 Maverick trucks whose integrated park module may fail to fully lock into Park, creating a rollaway risk that Ford remedies with an over-the-air or dealer software update.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Ford Maverick reliable?
Owners have filed 151 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Maverick over 5 years — 21 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 3 Maverick years on this site. NHTSA has 28 recalls on file, including Front lower ball joint, Trailer brake controller, and Engine block heater.
What are common problems with a 2022 Ford Maverick?
The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (42 of 151), then Powertrain (40) and Engine (16). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 36,000 miles, and the middle half falls between 25,552 and 48,050 miles. Those filings include 9 that report a crash, 4 that report a fire, and 5 that report an injury.
Is the 2022 Ford Maverick more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2023 Maverick has 264 complaints, 80 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.
Has the 2022 Ford Maverick been recalled?
The 2022 Ford Maverick has 28 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Ford Maverick?
Owners have filed 151 complaints about the 2022 Ford Maverick with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2022 Ford Maverick get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Ford Maverick is 29.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What oil does a Ford Maverick take?
2.5L hybrid: 0W-20 (about 5.7 qt with filter). 2.0L EcoBoost: 5W-30 (about 5.5 qt with filter).
Does recall 24V-330 cover the Ford Maverick Hybrid?
Ford software recall 24V-330 (24S33) covers certain 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrids whose Hybrid Powertrain Control Module could falsely set a fault and force the transmission into neutral; dealers update software.
What generation is the Ford Maverick?
1st generation of the modern US Maverick, model year 2022 onward.