2024 Ford Maverick Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
67/100
#2 most-complained of 4 Maverick years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2024 Ford Maverick has a Complaint Index of 67, ranking 2nd-worst of 4 model years, with a Caution verdict. It has 72 complaints, 15 recalls including 1 do-not-drive recall, and Transmission & Powertrain issues lead at 25% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 72
- Recalls
- 15
- incl. Do Not Drive
- Crashes / fires
- 6 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25.5
- 22.5 city / 29.5 hwy
Top 2024 Ford Maverick problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain18 (25%)
- Other14 (19%)
- Electrical System13 (18%)
- Engine10 (14%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras10 (14%)
- Brakes8 (11%)
- Steering8 (11%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (11%)
- Visibility & Wipers5 (7%)
- Structure & Body3 (4%)
What owners report
- Owners report brake pedals that feel low or fail to engage, sometimes requiring repeated pumping before stopping.
- Some describe the backup camera freezing while reversing, tied to a recall for the back-over prevention system.
- Steering has become difficult to turn during a turn at speed, in one case resulting in a crash into a fence.
- Owners note visible sidewall buckling on all four tires at very low mileage.
- A firmware update tied to a recall reportedly broke the factory trailer brake system on some trucks.
- Engine misfires across all four cylinders have been reported starting shortly after purchase, without triggering warning codes.
2024 Ford Maverick recalls
15 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V340000May 27, 2026Suspension, Wheels & Tires4,653 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.
Risk: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge.Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S36. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V104000Feb 20, 2026Electrical System4,381,878 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Exterior lighting:tail lights
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driverâs ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V685000Oct 10, 2025Other59,006 vehicles
Equipment:electrical:engine block heater
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
2024 Ford Maverick fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22.5 MPG
- Highway
- 29.5 MPG
- Combined
- 25.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,550
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2024 compared with other Maverick years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Ford Maverick reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2024 Maverick carries a Caution verdict, ranking 2nd-worst among the 4 model years with data, with a Complaint Index of 67.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2024 Ford Maverick?
- Transmission & Powertrain issues are the top problem area, accounting for 18 of 72 complaints (25%), with a median failure mileage of 3,200 miles.
- Does the 2024 Ford Maverick have a do-not-drive recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 1 do-not-drive recall out of 15 total recalls for the 2024 Maverick, involving front lower control arm ball joints that may have been incorrectly installed or repaired.
- How does the 2024 Maverick compare to other model years?
- The 2024 Maverick's Complaint Index of 67 is worse than 2023 (33) and 2025 (0), but better than 2022 (100), which is rated Avoid.