2022 Ford Maverick problems and complaints

Owners have filed 150 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Maverick. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (42), Power Train (40), Unknown Or Other (23).

Key takeaways

  • 150 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 8 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System4228%
Power Train4027%
Unknown Or Other2315%
Engine1611%
Structure1510%
Service Brakes117%
Back Over Prevention96%
Air Bags96%
Exterior Lighting85%
Steering64%
Suspension53%
Seat Belts53%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2022 Ford Maverick PU/CC 4WD4/55/55/54/5
2022 Ford Maverick PU/CC FWD4/55/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Power Train - filed 2026-09-06

While driving on the streets the powertrain module gave out. It started to jerk around 30 mph and then just would not go.

Engine,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-08-30

Engine failure with fire. Fully engulfed within seconds. Police and fire on site. AAA insurance No prior issues with vehicle

Electrical System,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-08-19

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 system, and insulation.) This was completed XXX. We have been faithfully spraying the engine with ...

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.