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2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

67/100

#2 most-complained of 4 Maverick Hybrid years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid has a complaint index of 67, ranking 2nd-worst among 4 model years, with a Caution verdict. Transmission & Powertrain issues lead complaints (112, 43% share), plus a 2025 recall for unexpected shifts into neutral.

Complaints
261
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
5 / 1
Injuries / deaths
3 / 1
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Transmission & Powertrain112 (43%)
  2. Engine95 (36%)
  3. Electrical System83 (32%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras41 (16%)
  5. Other39 (15%)
  6. Brakes32 (12%)
  7. Fuel System16 (6%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires13 (5%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers8 (3%)
  10. Steering6 (2%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the transmission or hybrid powertrain unexpectedly shifting into neutral during highway driving, cutting motive power.
  • Owners describe the engine shuddering or vibrating violently through the steering wheel when switching between gas and electric mode at speeds under 40 mph.
  • Owners report the vehicle stalling or refusing to accelerate past very low speed for several minutes after coming to a stop.
  • Owners describe brakes grabbing or jerking the vehicle to a sudden stop below 5-10 mph, especially on wet roads.
  • Owners report windshields rattling against the dash or arriving pitted, causing visibility problems in low sun.
2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month90Jan 2023Nov 2023May 2024Nov 2024May 2025Nov 2025May 2026
456 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2024 (90).

2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V881000Dec 18, 2025Transmission & Powertrain87 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrid and 2020 Escape Hybrid vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.

    Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S33. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 15, 2026. This is an expansion of Recalls 24V330 (24S33) and 25V133 (25S16).

2023 compared with other Maverick Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Avoid1004651—
2023Caution672611—
2024Good331031—
2025Best0240—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid reliable?
NHTSA data gives it a Caution verdict, with a complaint index of 67 and 261 total complaints, ranking 2nd-worst of the 4 model years with data.
What is the main problem area for the 2023 Maverick Hybrid?
Transmission & Powertrain complaints lead, making up 43% of all complaints (112 of 261), with a median failure mileage of 12,000 miles.
Does the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid have a recall?
Yes, NHTSA lists one recall (25V881000) for Hybrid Powertrain Control Module software that can cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2023 Maverick Hybrid compare to other model years?
The 2022 has the highest complaint index (100, Avoid verdict), while 2024 (index 33) and 2025 (index 0) score much better, both rated Good or Best.
How many complaints involve brakes on the 2023 Maverick Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 32 brake complaints for the 2023 Maverick Hybrid, a 12% share, with a median failure mileage of 5,400 miles.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.