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2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

0/100

#4 most-complained of 4 Maverick Hybrid years

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

The 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid ranks 4th of 4 model years and carries a 'Best' verdict, with a complaint index of 0 and 24 complaints logged so far. Electrical System issues lead at 29% of complaints, with no recalls filed yet.

Complaints
24
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
2 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 1
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid problems

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

  1. Electrical System7 (29%)
  2. Brakes5 (21%)
  3. Engine5 (21%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (13%)
  5. Other3 (13%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain3 (13%)
  7. Steering2 (8%)
  8. Structure & Body2 (8%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (8%)
  10. Seat Belts1 (4%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the vehicle surging forward on its own when approaching a stop and attempting to brake, leading to a crash into the vehicle ahead.
  • Audio speakers reportedly produce random bursts of loud static noise, sometimes continuing for up to 30 minutes even after the vehicle is shut off.
  • Some drivers describe losing control of the vehicle and striking another car after it became difficult to maneuver.
  • The backup camera image has been reported to freeze while the vehicle is in reverse.
  • Adaptive cruise control has reportedly accelerated on its own without driver input while set on the open road.
  • Heavy rain has reportedly caused water intrusion into the cabin and HVAC system, leading to a wet passenger floor, a soaked cabin air filter, and reduced defrost performance.
2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month8Jan 2025May 2025Aug 2025Jan 2026Jun 2026Aug 2026
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2025 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2025 (8).

2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2025 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
2023Caution672611—
2024Good331031—
2025Best0240—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Maverick Hybrid has a complaint index of 0 and ranks 4th out of 4 model years with data, earning a 'Best' verdict relative to other years.
What is the top problem area for the 2025 Maverick Hybrid?
The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 7 of 24 complaints, or 29% of the total.
Does the 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2025 Maverick Hybrid so far, compared to one recall each for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 model years.
Were there any serious incidents reported for the 2025 Maverick Hybrid?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 death associated with 2025 Maverick Hybrid complaints, out of 24 total complaints filed.
How does the 2025 Maverick Hybrid compare to the 2022 model?
The 2022 Maverick has a complaint index of 100 and an 'Avoid' verdict, while the 2025 model has a complaint index of 0 and a 'Best' verdict, the lowest complaint volume of the four years tracked.

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.