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2023 Ford Maverick reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Ford Maverick holds 264 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 80 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 3 Maverick years on this site. NHTSA has 21 recalls on file, including Front lower ball joint, Trailer brake controller, and Engine block heater.

2022 Ford Maverick XLT AWD
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Complaints

264

Per year

80

Recalls

21

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (94 of 264), then Electrical system (78) and Engine (70). The most filings arrived in 2024 (151 of 264). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 11,000 miles, and the middle half falls between 3,625 and 29,775 miles. Those filings include 9 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, 5 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 Maverick has 151 complaints, 21 per year, and the 2024 has 73 complaints, 24 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

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 2023 Ford Maverick. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (21)

Recall Front lower ball joint 2026-05-27 · NHTSA campaign 26V340000
Summary 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 September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S36. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026.
Vehicles affected 4,653
Recall electrical system, trailer brake controller 2026-02-20 · NHTSA campaign 26V104000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
Vehicles affected 4,381,878
Recall equipment, electrical, engine block heater 2025-10-10 · NHTSA campaign 25V685000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Remedy Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
Vehicles affected 59,006
Recall back-over prevention, software 2025-06-27 · NHTSA campaign 25V442000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Remedy Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Vehicles affected 200,237
Recall Engine 2025-05-23 · NHTSA campaign 25V345000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair, and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V380. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S54.
Vehicles affected 1,809
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, transmission control module 2025-03-14 · NHTSA campaign 25V158000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-267. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
Remedy Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S26.
Vehicles affected 48,041
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, transmission control module 2025-02-28 · NHTSA campaign 25V133000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-330. 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 April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S16.
Vehicles affected 207
Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2025-02-28 · NHTSA campaign 25V123000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Maverick Hybrid vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-140. The instrument panel cluster may not properly illuminate warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 102, "Transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" as well as FMVSS numbers 105, 108, and 208.
Remedy Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C06.
Vehicles affected 933
Recall exterior lighting, tail lights 2025-02-14 · NHTSA campaign 25V095000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-293. The body control module (BCM) may inadvertently deactivate one or both rear tail lights.
Remedy Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S07.
Vehicles affected 2,711
Recall exterior lighting, turn signal 2025-02-14 · NHTSA campaign 25V094000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-848. In the event that one of the rear turn signals stops working, the vehicle will not adjust the turn signal flash rate frequency to warn the driver that a turn signal has failed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C04.
Vehicles affected 1,635
Recall electrical system, 12V/24V/48V battery 2025-01-17 · NHTSA campaign 25V019000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The 12-volt battery may experience degradation and suddenly fail.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the 12-volt battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S02. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under 24V-267 and will need to have the new remedy completed.
Vehicles affected 272,817
Recall back-over prevention, software 2024-09-13 · NHTSA campaign 24V684000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Ford Maverick vehicles equipped with Connected Touch Radios (CTR). The rearview camera image may freeze when the vehicle is in reverse.
Remedy Dealers will update the Connected Touch Radio (CTR) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S59.
Vehicles affected 273,701
Recall visibility, windshield wiper, motor 2024-08-09 · NHTSA campaign 24V594000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Maverick, Ford Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S51.
Vehicles affected 86,852
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, transmission control module 2024-05-10 · NHTSA campaign 24V330000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair 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 May 22, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S33.
Vehicles affected 9,312
Recall exterior lighting, tail lights 2024-04-26 · NHTSA campaign 24V293000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The Body Control Module (BCM) may inadvertently deactivate one or both rear tail lights.
Remedy Dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S24.
Vehicles affected 242,669
Recall electrical system, body control module 2024-04-12 · NHTSA campaign 24V267000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
Remedy Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S24.
Vehicles affected 456,565
Recall Tires 2024-03-22 · NHTSA campaign 24V223000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Maverick and Bronco Sport vehicles. The tires may have been manufactured incorrectly, which may result in a loss of vehicle handling and control.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the tires, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S20.
Vehicles affected 115
Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2024-02-23 · NHTSA campaign 24V140000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Maverick Hybrid vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster may not properly illuminate warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 102, "Transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" as well as FMVSS numbers 105, 108, and 208.
Remedy Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 26, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C01.
Vehicles affected 62,813
Recall exterior lighting, turn signal, bulbs 2023-12-15 · NHTSA campaign 23V848000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. In the event that one of the rear turn signals stops working, the vehicle will not adjust the turn signal flash rate frequency to warn the driver that a turn signal is not working correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C41.
Vehicles affected 189,814
Recall Engine 2023-05-26 · NHTSA campaign 23V380000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will replace the engine long-block in 2023 Escape and Corsair vehicles. For the other vehicles, dealers will update the powertrain control module software. If a connecting rod bearing failure is detected, dealers will replace the engine long-block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S27. This recall expands and replaces recall number 22V-484. Vehicles previously repaired under 22V-484 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Vehicles affected 125,322
Recall exterior lighting, tail lights 2023-03-10 · NHTSA campaign 23V160000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Maverick vehicles. A missing electrical circuit may cause the trailer taillights to not illuminate as intended when utilizing the vehicle trailer tow electrical connector. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy Dealers will add an electrical circuit to the engine bay wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C04.
Vehicles affected 2,716

NHTSA's count is every vehicle in that campaign. A campaign can cover other model years and other models.

Complaints by component (264 total)

Powertrain
94
Electrical system
78
Engine
70
Service brakes
29
Speed control
28
Forward collision avoidance
24
Suspension
15
Fuel and propulsion system
14
Back-over prevention
13
Structure
11
Exterior lighting
8
Steering
7
Visibility and wipers
7
Lane departure
4
Seats
4
Visibility
4
Air bags
3
Seat belts
2
Wheels
2
Engine and engine cooling
1
Equipment
1
Fire-related
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Trailer hitch
1
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Crash-flagged

9

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

5

Death reports

1

Of the 38 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 11,000 miles. The middle half fall between 3,625 and 29,775 miles.

Complaints filed per year

3420231512024552025242026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Battery drained after replacement. Suspected software issues."
    Electrical system, Engine · filed 2026-09-13
  • "Vibration and shrouding under light and heavy acceleration, the harder the acceleration the stronger the vibration, feels like truck is falling apart."
    Steering, Powertrain · filed 2026-08-25
  • "When throttling or under load, significant vibration of the car. Possibly CV axle problem."
    Powertrain, Unknown or other · filed 2026-05-29
  • "infotainment center and modules related to the front-facing display have malfunctions 5x since 9/2024 and have been in the shop 5 times for the same issue, 4 downloads and updates, 3 recalls, and 2 battery and a…"
    Speed control, Unknown or other · filed 2026-05-15
  • "My 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid experienced repeated 12V battery discharge and “Deep Sleep” events associated with Recall 24C01 and SSM 53801. The vehicle repeatedly discharged the 12V battery while parked under normal…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-05-14

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 Ford Maverick HEV PU/CC FWD 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2023 Ford Maverick PU/CC 4WD 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2023 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
Maverick all-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 8-speed All-wheel drive 22 28 24 MPG $2700
Maverick front-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 8-speed Front-wheel drive 23 30 25 MPG $2600
Maverick hybrid front-wheel drive 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 40 33 37 MPG $1750
Maverick Tremor all-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 8-speed All-wheel drive 20 24 21 MPG $3100

Specs and fitment

1st generation, 2022–present
Body styles Crew cab pickup
Oil 0W-20 (2.5L hybrid); 5W-30 (2.0L EcoBoost)
Tire size 225/65R17 (XL/XLT) to 225/55R19 (Lariat/Lobo); 235/65R17 (Tremor)
Towing capacity 4,000 lbs

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 2023 Ford Maverick reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Ford Maverick holds 264 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 80 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 3 Maverick years on this site. NHTSA has 21 recalls on file, including Front lower ball joint, Trailer brake controller, and Engine block heater.

What are common problems with a 2023 Ford Maverick?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (94 of 264), then Electrical system (78) and Engine (70). The most filings arrived in 2024 (151 of 264). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 11,000 miles, and the middle half falls between 3,625 and 29,775 miles. Those filings include 9 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, 5 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Is the 2023 Ford Maverick more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 Maverick has 151 complaints, 21 per year, and the 2024 has 73 complaints, 24 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 Ford Maverick been recalled?

The 2023 Ford Maverick has 21 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 2023 Ford Maverick?

Owners have filed 264 complaints about the 2023 Ford Maverick with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Ford Maverick get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Ford Maverick is 26.8 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.