What year Ford Maverick should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, 2022 is the Ford Maverick year to avoid, with a complaint index of 100, 150 total complaints, and 28 recall campaigns, including a do-not-drive recall for front control arm ball joints.

Which Ford Maverick model year is the best?

The 2025 Maverick has the lowest complaint index (0) among the years covered, with only 24 complaints and 12 recalls, making it the best-rated year based on NHTSA data.

Is the 2024 Ford Maverick reliable?

The 2024 Maverick is rated Caution, with a complaint index of 67, 72 complaints, and 15 recalls. Its top problem area is Transmission & Powertrain, with a median failure mileage of 6,250.

What are the most common Ford Maverick problems?

Across all model years, Transmission & Powertrain issues account for 83 complaints (25%) and Electrical System issues account for 80 complaints (24%), the two largest problem areas out of 327 total complaints.

Does the Ford Maverick have any do-not-drive recalls?

Yes. Every model year from 2022 to 2025 has at least one do-not-drive recall, including the 2022 model's recall for front lower control arm ball joints that may have been incorrectly installed or repaired.

Ford Maverick Best and Worst Years (2022–2025)

Among Ford Maverick model years 2022-2025, 2022 is the year to avoid, with a complaint index of 100, 150 complaints, 28 recalls, and a do-not-drive recall for its front control arm ball joints. 2025 scores best with a complaint index of 0, while 2024 warrants caution.

Avoid 2022 Best 2025

Model years: 4; 2022–2025
NHTSA complaints: 327
Recall campaigns: 44
Crashes reported: 22
Fires reported: 5
Top problem area: Transmission & Powertrain

Maverick Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Ford Maverick problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2022	Avoid	100	150	8	4	28 !	Electrical System	26	4★
2023	Good	33	81	5	0	21 !	Transmission & Powertrain	24.5	4★
2024	Caution	67	72	6	0	15 !	Transmission & Powertrain	25.5	4★
2025	Best	0	24	3	1	12 !	Collision Avoidance & Cameras	25	—

Maverick years to avoid: what went wrong

2022 Ford Maverick Index 100 · 150 complaints · 28 recalls

The 2022 Maverick has the highest complaint index (100) of any model year, with 150 complaints and 28 recall campaigns, including one do-not-drive recall covering front lower control arm ball joints that may have been incorrectly installed or repaired. Electrical System issues lead the complaints, accounting for 46 complaints (31%) at a median mileage of 36,000. Transmission & Powertrain problems follow with 40 complaints (27%) at a median mileage of 73,000. Owners also reported engine problems, including a fire, and airbags that failed to deploy in a side impact. Eight crashes and four fires were reported for this year, with four injuries.

2022 electrical system problems →2022 transmission & powertrain problems →2022 engine problems →

Most common Ford Maverick problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Transmission & Powertrain83 (25%)
Electrical System80 (24%)
Other52 (16%)
Engine44 (13%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras40 (12%)
Structure & Body34 (10%)
Brakes27 (8%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires25 (8%)
Steering20 (6%)
Airbags15 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Ford Maverick should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, 2022 is the Ford Maverick year to avoid, with a complaint index of 100, 150 total complaints, and 28 recall campaigns, including a do-not-drive recall for front control arm ball joints.
Which Ford Maverick model year is the best?: The 2025 Maverick has the lowest complaint index (0) among the years covered, with only 24 complaints and 12 recalls, making it the best-rated year based on NHTSA data.
Is the 2024 Ford Maverick reliable?: The 2024 Maverick is rated Caution, with a complaint index of 67, 72 complaints, and 15 recalls. Its top problem area is Transmission & Powertrain, with a median failure mileage of 6,250.
What are the most common Ford Maverick problems?: Across all model years, Transmission & Powertrain issues account for 83 complaints (25%) and Electrical System issues account for 80 complaints (24%), the two largest problem areas out of 327 total complaints.
Does the Ford Maverick have any do-not-drive recalls?: Yes. Every model year from 2022 to 2025 has at least one do-not-drive recall, including the 2022 model's recall for front lower control arm ball joints that may have been incorrectly installed or repaired.