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2024 Ford Maverick reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2024 Ford Maverick has 73 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 24 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Maverick years here — under the median of the other years, which is 51. NHTSA has 15 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

73

Per year

24

Recalls

15

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (19 of 73), then Electrical system (13) and Engine (8). The most filings arrived in 2025 (31 of 73). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 8,000 miles. Those filings include 7 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 Maverick has 264 complaints, 80 per year, and the 2025 has 24 complaints, 12 per year. The 2024 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 2024 Ford Maverick. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (15)

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 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 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 child seat, tether anchor 2024-10-18 · NHTSA campaign 24V778000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Maverick vehicles. The second-row child seat tether anchors may not properly secure a child seat, due to incomplete thread engagement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Remedy Dealers will repair the tether anchorage points, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C33.
Vehicles affected 6
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 Labels 2024-04-12 · NHTSA campaign 24V266000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Maverick vehicles. The tire and loading information label may state the incorrect vehicle capacity, tire pressure, and spare tire size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy Ford will mail new labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C08.
Vehicles affected 9
Recall gasoline fuel system, storage, tank 2024-03-08 · NHTSA campaign 24V185000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Maverick vehicles. The fuel tanks may have an open pinch joint between the two molds, which can allow fuel to leak.
Remedy Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine immediately if a fuel leak is detected or the Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminates. Dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 10, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S17.
Vehicles affected 217
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

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

Complaints by component (73 total)

Powertrain
19
Electrical system
13
Engine
8
Service brakes
8
Steering
8
Back-over prevention
7
Visibility and wipers
5
Suspension
4
Wheels
4
Forward collision avoidance
3
Structure
3
Air bags
2
Speed control
2
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Lane departure
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

7

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Of the 5 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 8,000 miles.

Complaints filed per year

142024312025282026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2024 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that after parking uphill, the contact exited the vehicle and lowered the tailgate to unload the bed; however, the vehicle unexpectedly rolled backward downhill,…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-09-17
  • "Abnormal wear to the brake pads, has always been a slight noise in the wheel from brand new. Now at 10,500 miles being told the brake pads and rotors are shot. I consider this to be extremely abnormal for a well cared…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-09-17
  • "This Maverick truck has developed a Strong shake upon acceleration. Noticeable lower speeds at acceleration or load. Front passenger side. The tires have been rebalanced, rotated, and even purchased new after irregular…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-09-03
  • "Twice in the last two months the vehicle completely lost the ability to accelerate while driving. While the vehicle was in motion, the accelerator lost all tension and you could put your foot the floor without the…"
    Powertrain, Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-29
  • "Radio sound will not work"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-08-28

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 Ford Maverick HEV PU/CC FWD 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2024 Ford Maverick PU/CC 4WD 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2024 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 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
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 2024 Ford Maverick reliable?

The 2024 Ford Maverick has 73 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 24 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Maverick years here — under the median of the other years, which is 51. NHTSA has 15 recalls on file, including Front lower ball joint, Trailer brake controller, and Engine block heater.

What are common problems with a 2024 Ford Maverick?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (19 of 73), then Electrical system (13) and Engine (8). The most filings arrived in 2025 (31 of 73). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 8,000 miles. Those filings include 7 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2024 Ford Maverick more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 Maverick has 264 complaints, 80 per year, and the 2025 has 24 complaints, 12 per year. The 2024 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 Ford Maverick been recalled?

The 2024 Ford Maverick has 15 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 2024 Ford Maverick?

Owners have filed 73 complaints about the 2024 Ford Maverick with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Ford Maverick get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Ford Maverick is 27.3 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.