2023 Ford Maverick reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2023 Ford Maverick — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 111
- 111 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 16 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 21
- see below
- Reported harm
- 6 reported crashes · 2 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,900
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Ford median
-226
median 338 across 514 Ford records
Vs 2021-2025
-87
median 199 complaints in 350 records
Top component share
14%
Power Train: 16 complaints
What owners report fails — 2023 Ford Maverick
- POWER TRAIN 16
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12
- SUSPENSION 10
- STRUCTURE:BODY 6
21 recalls on record for the 2023 Ford Maverick
- NHTSA 26V104000 · 2026 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS 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 25V133000 · 2025 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTR A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 25V094000 · 2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SO A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal cannot notify other drivers that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a
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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 2023 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 2023 Ford Maverick reliable?
NHTSA has 111 consumer complaints on record for the 2023 Ford Maverick and 21 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (16 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2023 Ford Maverick units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford Maverick?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (16), electrical system (14), unknown or other (12), suspension (10). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2023 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.