2022 Ford Maverick reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2022 Ford Maverick — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 198
- 198 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 36 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 28
- see below
- Reported harm
- 11 reported crashes · 7 injuries · 2 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,590
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Ford median
-139
median 338 across 514 Ford records
Vs 2020-2024
-14
median 212 complaints in 401 records
Top component share
18%
Electrical System: 36 complaints
What owners report fails — 2022 Ford Maverick
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 36
- POWER TRAIN 36
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 22
- ENGINE 14
- STRUCTURE:BODY 11
28 recalls on record for the 2022 Ford Maverick
- NHTSA 26V104000 · 2026 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BR Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the tr
- NHTSA 26V340000 · 2026 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 24V684000 · 2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 25V132000 · 2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BR Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 25V158000 · 2025 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTR An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss o
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2022 Ford Maverick units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Ford Maverick reliable?
NHTSA has 198 consumer complaints on record for the 2022 Ford Maverick and 28 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (36 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2022 Ford Maverick units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford Maverick?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (36), power train (36), unknown or other (22), engine (14). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2022 Ford Maverick?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.