Last updated: 2026-10-10
Ford Maverick Reliability by Year
Ford Maverick reliability rates good, but 2022 and 2023 trucks carry far more complaints. The 2024 is the used year to target.
Ford Maverick Reliability Overview
Reliability is good, but it depends heavily on the year. Early trucks from 2022 and 2023 draw the most owner complaints, mainly front CV axles that wear out and shake the truck under acceleration, and a 12-volt battery that drains and leaves it dead. The 2024 model year is the safer used buy. Hybrid owners also report brakes that grab at parking speeds.
Best & Worst Ford Maverick Years
Best Ford Maverick Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreThe 2024 has far fewer owner complaints per truck sold than 2022 or 2023, and fewer recalls than either. It has also been on the road long enough to judge. It is not clean. CV axle shake, battery drain and highway power loss still show up, but the volume is much smaller.
Ford Maverick Years to Avoid
Front CV axles are the biggest problem, with shaking under acceleration, no warning light, and failures between about 20,000 and 65,000 miles. Some trucks need a second set, and parts are often back-ordered for weeks. Owners also report the truck going dead after parking. This year has 27 recalls and 3 fire reports.
Ford Maverick Reliability Score Trend
Ford Maverick reliability has improved in recent years, with newer models scoring an average of 76/100 compared to 57/100 for older years.
Scores 0–100. Higher is better.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 54/100 | Mixed |
| 2023 | 60/100 | Good |
| 2024 | 71/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 77/100 | Good |
| 2026 | 80/100 | Excellent |
Year-by-Year Reliability
2026 Ford Maverick
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Rates excellent with no owner complaints on file, though two recalls touch structure and power train and the clean record is still early.
2025 Ford Maverick
6 recalls · 31 complaints
Good standing with far fewer complaints than 2024, though owners report sudden power loss and low-speed brake failures.
2024 Ford Maverick
14 recalls · 139 complaints
Middle of the five scored years: better than the 2023 on complaints and recalls, with CV axle shaking and hybrid battery drain as the main issues.
2023 Ford Maverick
20 recalls · 308 complaints
Sits mid-pack among Maverick years, better than 2022, but front CV axle shaking and sudden highway power loss still draw the most owner complaints.
2022 Ford Maverick
27 recalls · 572 complaints
The weakest of the five scored Maverick years, with early front CV axle wear, trucks going dead while parked, and jerky low-speed hybrid brakes.
Found Your Ford Maverick? Check Its History
Power train (4) problems come up most in Ford Maverick owner complaints, and 69 recalls cover the years we track. A VIN check shows whether the car you found had its recall work done, plus accident and title history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
Ford Maverick Repair Costs
Reliability Rating
4/5
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best year for the Ford Maverick?
- The 2024 is the best used pick. It has had enough time on the road to judge, and its complaint rate is far below the 2022 and 2023 trucks. The 2025 and 2026 show few complaints, but they are too new for those counts to mean much yet.
- Is the Ford Maverick reliable?
- Yes, its standing is good, and it is close to average among trucks on the site. Reliability varies by year. The first two years, 2022 and 2023, have the most complaints and recalls. Later years have fewer reports, though newer trucks have had less time to collect them.
- What are the most common Ford Maverick problems?
- Power train complaints lead, mostly front CV axles that wear out and make the truck shake under acceleration, often with no warning light. Next come electrical problems, especially a 12-volt battery that drains while parked. Service brakes and engine power loss follow.
- What is wrong with the Maverick's brakes?
- Owners of hybrid trucks report brakes that behave unpredictably below about 10 mph. Light pedal pressure does little, then the brakes bite hard with a jolt or clunk. Dealer software fixes and a service bulletin often help only briefly. Early rear pad and rotor wear is also reported.
- Does the Maverick have battery problems?
- Yes. Owners report the 12-volt battery draining while the truck sits, which can trigger a deep sleep mode that disables remote features and sometimes stops the truck from starting. Some trucks have gone through several batteries. Reports appear in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
How we score the Ford Maverick
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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