2023 Ford Maverick problems and complaints
Owners have filed 266 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford Maverick. The most-reported areas: Power Train (95), Electrical System (78), Engine (71).
Key takeaways
- 266 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 95 | 36% |
| Electrical System | 78 | 29% |
| Engine | 71 | 27% |
| Unknown Or Other | 36 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 11% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 28 | 11% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 24 | 9% |
| Suspension | 15 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | 5% |
| Back Over Prevention | 13 | 5% |
| Structure | 11 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Maverick PU/CC 4WD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Ford Maverick PU/CC FWD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-11-05
I own a 2023 Ford Maverick XLT (VIN 3FTTW8E35PRA43482). On September 9, 2025, at 79,837 miles, Ford of Montebello replaced both front halfshafts because of premature wear of the internal components. I paid $1,187.05 out of pocket (work order FOCS308705). Ford itself has acknowledged this exact defect. Customer Satisfac...
Engine - filed 2026-11-02
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH and making a left turn into an intersection, the vehicle suddenly lost automotive power and shut off in the middle of the intersection. During the failure, the power steering and power brakes became inoperable, and the veh...
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-09-13
Battery drained after replacement. Suspected software issues.
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More for the 2023 Ford Maverick
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.