2026 Ford Maverick problems and complaints
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Ford Maverick. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (3), Forward Collision Avoidance (2), Electrical System (2).
Key takeaways
- 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 43% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 29% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 29% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 29% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 29% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% |
| Steering | 1 | 14% |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Engine air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 FORD MAVERICK PU/CC N/A AWD | Not rated | 5/5 | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2026 FORD MAVERICK PU/CC N/A FWD | Not rated | 5/5 | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-11-02
Good afternoon To who it may concern: Ford I just bought a ford maverick 2026 hybrid xlt awd 4k tow This pertains to all maverick awd only gas and hybrid. WIRE HARNESS VERY CLOSE TO EXHAUST PIPE. Rear drivers side it looks like it is for electric ebrake and ads . On mine and others that I went back and look at are a...
Air Bags - filed 2026-10-04
We were involved in a side impact accident which then sent us into the center divide where we went over 14 barrier posts. None of the air bags deployed at either impact
Steering,suspension - filed 2026-09-27
Customer Concern – Highway-Speed Vibration There is a noticeable, consistent vibration that begins at approximately 50 MPH and above and becomes most prevalent around 60 MPH. The vibration is present while maintaining a steady speed and does not appear to be related to acceleration or throttle input. The truck continue...
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More for the 2026 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.