The Ford Maverick is a compact pickup truck that went on sale in late 2021 as a 2022 model. It uses a front-drive-based unibody platform shared with the Bronco Sport and Escape, and it is built in Hermosillo, Mexico. It comes only as a four-door crew cab with a 4.5-foot bed and is positioned below the Ranger in Ford's truck lineup. This page lines up every Ford Maverick model year from 2022 to 2024 on one scale, so you can see which years drew unusual numbers of owner reports and which stayed quiet.
Ford Maverick by model year
Complaints per 100,000 sold. Red: more than twice the model average. Green: the fewest, among years at least three years old.
| Year | Per 100k sold | Complaints | Recalls | Top system | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 831 | 618 | 29 | Electrical | Most complaints |
| 2023 | 370 | 348 | 22 | Transmission | Fewest |
| 2024 | 137 | 180 | 16 | Electrical |
Why these years stand out
2022: most complaints. The 2022 Ford Maverick scored 831 complaints per 100,000 sold, 2.2 times the model average. Of its 618 complaints, 345 involve the engine or transmission, and the parts named most often are electrical system (192), power train (179) and engine (163). NHTSA lists 29 recalls for this model year and 2 defect investigations.
2023: fewest complaints. The 2023 drew 348 complaints, or 370 per 100,000 sold. These years have been on the road at least three years, which gives owners time to report problems, so a low count means something.
What Ford Maverick owners report most
Transmission complaints lead for the Ford Maverick, at 31% of all complaints for 2022-2024. Engine and transmission reports together make up 56%. One complaint can name more than one system, so the bars can add up to more than the total.
When problems are reported: mileage
125 Ford Maverick complaints list the odometer reading at the time of the problem. 85% were reported before 50,000 miles and 5% after 100,000. Most reports come early in ownership, which points to problems that show up while the vehicle is still fairly new.
Ford Maverick compared with other midsize trucks
In 0 of 3 model years the Ford Maverick drew fewer complaints per 100,000 sold than the average midsize truck we track for the same year. For 2024, the Ford Maverick scored 137 against a class average of 108. The class average only uses models with clean, published sales figures.
Ford Maverick generations
- 2022-2024First generation
2.5L four hybrid; 2.0L turbo four · Electronically controlled CVT (hybrid); 8-speed automatic (turbo)
In these years front-wheel drive was standard, and all-wheel drive came only with the turbocharged engine.
An off-road Tremor package became available for 2023 on all-wheel-drive XLT and Lariat models. All-wheel drive with the hybrid powertrain became available only after this period, with the 2025 refresh.
Ford Maverick fuel economy
The 2026 Ford Maverick is rated at 23 to 38 MPG combined by the EPA, depending on the version. Every year and engine will be on its own MPG page.
Crash test stars
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave the Ford Maverick these overall ratings (out of 5) for the model years it tested: 2022: 4, 2023: 4, 2024: 4. Ratings can differ between body styles and drive types of the same year.
Questions
What is the best year for the Ford Maverick?
By complaints filed with NHTSA per 100,000 sold, 2023 had the fewest among model years at least three years old. 2023 scored 370, against a model average of 383.
What years of the Ford Maverick have the most complaints?
2022. The 2022 scored 831 per 100,000 sold, with 345 engine or transmission complaints. A complaint is a report from an owner and does not prove a defect.
At what mileage do Ford Maverick owners report problems?
Across 125 complaints that list the odometer reading, 85% were filed before 50,000 miles and 5% after 100,000 miles. These are miles at the time of the reported problem, not how long the vehicle lasts.
How many recalls does the Ford Maverick have?
NHTSA lists 67 recall campaigns across model years 2022-2024 (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year). Check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaint counts are reports filed by owners with NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify them, and a complaint does not prove a defect. Scores are our calculation, explained on the Method page. Not affiliated with any automaker.
Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (complaints, recalls, investigations), data through October 2026; U.S. sales from manufacturer reports, compiled by motorwick; fuel economy: U.S. EPA estimates; crash tests: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.