repaired · 2026 Q3
Control arm: lower ball joint
Do not driveNewRisk. A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Ford MaverickProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 151 owner complaints about the 2022 Ford Maverick, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 28 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-127 the manufacturer reports only 50% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Ford Maverick has problems
151 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
43Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
40Power train
16Engine3 crash/fire/injury
15Structure1 crash/fire/injury
9Back over prevention
9Service brakes
9Air bags
8Exterior lighting
6Steering
3414 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 43 | 2 |
| Power train | 40 | 0 |
| Engine | 16 | 3 |
| Structure | 15 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 9 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 1 |
| Air bags | 9 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 8 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 2 |
| 14 other systems | 34 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
28 recalls
2022 Ford Maverick 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
NewRisk. Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users,…
no report yet
Electrical: engine block heater
Risk. An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine
Risk. An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: body control module/bcm
Risk. An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a…
repaired · 2026 Q3
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Risk. Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Risk. Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: body control module/bcm
Risk. An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a…
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. An instrument panel that does not illuminate critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Body control module: software
Risk. Rear tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Body control module: software
Risk. A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal cannot notify other drivers that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. Battery failure can result in a loss of electrical accessories, including the hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Electrical system: body control module/bcm
Risk. An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a…
repaired · 2026 Q1
Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Body control module: software
Risk. Rear tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Electrical system: body control module/bcm
Risk. An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a…
repaired · 2025 Q4
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. An instrument panel that does not illuminate critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Body control module: software
Risk. A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal will not notify other drivers that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Engine
Risk. An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Risk. Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Side/window: curtain
Risk. Improper deployment of an air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Risk. Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Rear/other: anchorage
Risk. Improperly attached seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Risk. A damaged fuel tank may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
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
2022 vs. every other Maverick 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 median. How we score
'70'71'72'73'74'75'76'77'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Ford Maverick safety ratings
2022 Ford Maverick PU/CC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Ford Maverick, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of Motive PowerLed to recall 25V-019
- Frozen Rear-view Camera ImageOpen
In owners' words
What Maverick owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Intermittent Power loss 12 volt battery issue (intermittent power loss)... Ford knows about this issue (SSM 55215) and also is the cause for similar recalls for issues that include the 2022 maverick hybrids just some how not my VIN group. My vehicle was in shop for over a week and Ford Motor…
The Ford Maverick is subject to rodent invasions which caused an engine fire. We had to file a State Farm Insurance Claim ($4016.36 of repairs done to repair the engine including electrical, emission system, cowl, fuel system, and insulation.) This was completed XXX. We have been faithfully…
I was trying to turn and the wheel kept kicking back the other direction. About a week prior to this as I was driving down the road all of a sudden the wheel threw me across a median and into incoming traffic almost causing multiple accidents. I have a video of it but it won’t allow me to upload…
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