2022 Ford Maverick Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Ford Maverick.

< older2023
Complaints
186
per 10K Sold
25.0
US Sales
74,370
Crashes
9
Fires
2
Injuries
7
Fatalities
Recalls
25

Worst 2022 Ford Maverick Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#133 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:33,263 mi
#232 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:73,000 mi
#314 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:28,520 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Ford Maverick.

Electrical Faults
33
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
33,263
Transmission / Drivetrain
32
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
73,000
Engine Problems
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
28,520
Body Structure
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
4,000
Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
21,350
Headlight/Taillight Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
19,000
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
34,115
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Adas:Autonomous/Self Driving
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Firerelated
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2022 Ford Maverick

25 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~6,910,060 vehicles.

26V104000Exterior Lighting:tail Lights · Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control
~4,381,878 affected

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."

25V685000Equipment:electrical:engine Block Heater
~59,006 affected

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.

25V442000Back Over Prevention:software
~200,237 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

25V345000Engine
~1,809 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair, and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V380. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

25V158000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm) · Electrical System:body Control Module/bcm
~48,041 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-267. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.

25V124000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
~141 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-730. Under certain circumstances, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) module may cause the brake lights to illuminate without the driver applying the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

25V123000Instrument Cluster
~933 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Maverick Hybrid vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-140. The instrument panel cluster may not properly illuminate warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 102, "Transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" as well as FMVSS numbers 105, 108, and 208.

25V133000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
~207 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-330. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.

25V127000Electrical System:body Control Module/bcm · Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
~2 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-590. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.

25V132000Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control
~10,952 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-193. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.

+ 15 more recalls

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2022 Ford Maverick — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2022 Ford Maverick reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2022 Ford Maverick has 186 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 25 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 33 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Ford Maverick?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (33 complaints, avg 33,263 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (32 complaints, avg 73,000 mi); Engine Problems (14 complaints, avg 28,520 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Ford Maverick?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 40,392 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2022 Ford Maverick?
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Ford Maverick include 9 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2022 Ford Maverick have any recalls?
Yes — 25 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 6,910,060 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2022 Ford Maverick?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Ford Maverick reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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