2025 Ford Maverick Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Ford Maverick.

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Complaints
33
per 10K Sold
2.1
US Sales
155,051
Crashes
5
Fires
2
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
10

Worst 2025 Ford Maverick Problems

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

#15 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings

Crash-related:1
#24 complaints

Electrical Faults

Fires:1
#34 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Ford Maverick.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2025 Ford Maverick

10 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,783,404 vehicles.

26V201000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger
~3,170 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles. The Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) unit may fail to correctly detect the presence of an adult or child in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

26V157000Sunroof/Moonroof
~323 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The moonroof glass may not have been bonded correctly to the moonroof frame, which could result in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle.

26V122000Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve)
~47,804 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.

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."

25V884000Structure:interior Panels:dashboard
~6,897 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The instrument panel cover may separate when the air bag deploy.

25V863000Power Train:automatic Transmission:internal:park Pawl
~272,645 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

25V828000Engine
~6 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and 2025 Maverick vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.

25V787000Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
~2 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and Escape vehicles. The cover for the electric brake booster's ECU may cause the printed circuit board to overheat and result in a loss of vehicle stability control systems (anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, and traction control) or a loss of brake power assist.

25V343000Electrical System
~6,781 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.

25V350000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:status Indicator Lamp/light
~63,898 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick vehicles. The air bag indicator light on the dashboard may be loose or dislodged, and not visible to occupants. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

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2025 Ford Maverick — FAQ

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

Is the 2025 Ford Maverick reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2025 Ford Maverick has 33 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 10 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2025 Ford Maverick?
Top reported problems: Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (5 complaints); Electrical Faults (4 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2025 Ford Maverick?
NHTSA complaints for the 2025 Ford Maverick include 5 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 3 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 2025 Ford Maverick have any recalls?
Yes — 10 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,783,404 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 2025 Ford Maverick?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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