2023 Ford Maverick problems and complaints
Owners have filed 264 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford Maverick. The most-reported areas: Power Train (94), Electrical System (78), Engine (70).
Key takeaways
- 264 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 | 94 | 36% |
| Electrical System | 78 | 30% |
| Engine | 70 | 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%.
| 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.
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-09-13
Battery drained after replacement. Suspected software issues.
Steering,power Train - filed 2026-08-25
Vibration and shrouding under light and heavy acceleration, the harder the acceleration the stronger the vibration, feels like truck is falling apart.
Power Train,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-05-29
When throttling or under load, significant vibration of the car. Possibly CV axle problem.
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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.