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2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

33/100

#3 most-complained of 4 Maverick Hybrid years

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

The 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid has 103 NHTSA complaints and a Complaint Index of 33, ranking 3rd best of 4 model years and earning a "Good" verdict relative to other Maverick Hybrid years. It has 1 recall and no do-not-drive alerts.

Complaints
103
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
5 / 0
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid problems

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

  1. Electrical System35 (34%)
  2. Engine29 (28%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain28 (27%)
  4. Other22 (21%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras14 (14%)
  6. Brakes13 (13%)
  7. Fuel System7 (7%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (4%)
  9. Steering3 (3%)
  10. Structure & Body3 (3%)

What owners report

  • Vehicle unexpectedly shifts into neutral or loses powertrain power while driving, triggering a "stop safely now" warning at highway speed.
  • Some owners report the engine suddenly quits running at highway speed with no warning lights, then restarts normally.
  • Truck has rolled backward while in park or after being parked uphill, in one case rolling into a railing and tree.
  • Rear camera and audible backing-up alerts have failed to activate, contributing to a low-speed collision.
  • Adaptive cruise control has failed to recognize stopped traffic ahead and began accelerating instead of braking.
  • A fuel leak has been reported around the filler tube with no replacement part available from Ford.
2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month18Jan 2024Jul 2024Nov 2024Mar 2025Jul 2025Nov 2025Apr 2026Aug 2026
162 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2025 (18).

2024 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).

2024 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 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid reliable?
Compared to other Maverick Hybrid years, the 2024 model ranks 3rd out of 4 with a Complaint Index of 33 and a "Good" verdict, well below the 2022 model's index of 100.
What problems does the 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid have?
NHTSA complaints center on the Electrical System (34%), Engine (28%), and Transmission & Powertrain (27%), including unexpected shifts to neutral and sudden power loss.
Does the 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid have a recall?
Yes, one recall (campaign 25V881000) covers a Hybrid Powertrain Control Module software issue that can cause unexpected shifts into neutral; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2024 model compare to other Maverick Hybrid years?
The 2024 has a Complaint Index of 33, better than 2022 (100) and 2023 (67), but worse than the 2025 model, which has an index of 0 and the "Best" verdict.

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.