repaired · 2026 Q3
Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
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2023 Ford Maverick HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 267 owner complaints about the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 27, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: RL GNZLZ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid has problems
267 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
114Power train
83Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
77Engine1 crash/fire/injury
34Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
31Service brakes
30Vehicle speed control
16Fuel/propulsion system
9Suspension
7Back over prevention
4614 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 114 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 83 | 2 |
| Engine | 77 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 34 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 31 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 30 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | 0 |
| Suspension | 9 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 7 | 1 |
| 14 other systems | 46 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other Maverick Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Maverick Hybrid median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
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In owners' words
What Maverick Hybrid owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Bad CV axel causing shimmy and vibration while driving. The vibration makes the uneven tire wear, replace 4 tires around 21,000 miles. Battery getting low message all the times causing dangerous while driving.
Front axles are defective. Causes severe vibration under load. Dealer repaired under warranty however this is a wide spread issue and a recall should be issued. 2023 Maverick LXT 44K miles.
Truck started to shake when accelerating past 50 mph. The shaking would stop once the speed limit was reached and you let off the accelerator. Web search results showed 2022, 2023 & 2024 Ford Maverick hybrids are known for CV axle failures with those symptoms. Vehicle was around 48,000 miles.…
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