Problems · NHTSA complaints
2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid problems
Owners filed 468 complaints about the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid with NHTSA between Jan 2022 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is electrical system (158).
Complaints
468
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
7
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
4
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Electrical system158
- Engine147
- Power train140
- Service brakes97
- Forward collision avoidance24
- Vehicle speed control23
- Fuel/propulsion system20
- Suspension15
- Air bags15
- Steering14
- Exterior lighting8
- Structure6
- Back over prevention5
- Wheels4
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 6, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
110
93
170
71
24
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| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 110 |
| 2023 | 93 |
| 2024 | 170 |
| 2025 | 71 |
| 2026 | 24 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Electrical system
158 reports1 crash1 fire
“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the engine light turned on and off and then several unknown warning lights illuminated and the vehicle abruptly decelerated. The driver pulled over, and the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was then driven 20 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and it was determined the failure was caused by the calipers and a software update. The dealer informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.”
Engine
147 reports
“What component or system failed, and is it available for inspection? The right frame engine mount, differential/rear mount, and upper engine mount were all torn or broken. Both front CV axle shafts also needed replacement. Repaired 8/17/2026 by Miami County Auto, Louisburg, KS (invoice #13092). No, I don't have the parts anymore. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The vehicle developed a wobble/vibration under acceleration that was reported as "getting worse" — pronounced enough to visibly shake objects in the cabin. The shop noted the engine mounts were torn/broken, allowing excess engine movement, which increases risk of further mount or drivetrain component failure and loss of vehicle control, especially at highway speeds or during hard acceleration. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent shop? Yes — confirmed and repaired by an independent shop (Miami County Auto) on 8/17/2026 at 104,205–104,211 miles. Not taken to a Ford dealer. Has the vehicle been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance, or others? No — only inspected and repaired by the independent repair shop noted above. Were there…”
Power train
140 reports1 related recall
“• Year: 2022 • Make: Ford • Model: Maverick • VIN: [XXX] • Current Mileage: 95,000 • Affected Component: Hybrid Powertrain / Electrical System / Propulsion System On Saturday, XXX, while driving my 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid at highway speeds, the vehicle suffered a sudden, complete loss of motive power and acceleration. The gas pedal stopped responding entirely. Simultaneously, a wrench light illuminated on the instrument cluster, multi-stage warning text flashed on the dashboard, and an audible chime sounded. I was forced to coast across multiple lanes of fast-moving traffic to reach the shoulder safely. Once stopped, the vehicle automatically shifted itself into Park. Upon turning the vehicle off and attempting to restart it, the truck entered a low-speed "limp home" mode with torque strictly limited to under 30 mph. The vehicle was towed to a certified dealership, Ford of [XXX], where it currently sits grounded. I have been informed that my VIN is not explicitly included in Ford’s active safety Campaign 24S33 (NHTSA 24V330) for the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software defect. However, my vehicle manifested the exact, identical catastrophic…”
Service brakes
97 reports2 crashes
“brake issue when coming to a stop, sometimes the brakes (mainly front) feel like they go free for a rotation. this is a random problem, and the dealer didn't find an issue.”
Forward collision avoidance
24 reports1 crash
“After performing a panic stop where the Pre-Collision activation message and chime activated, nothing happened until a few miles down the road. At that time, The "Service AdvanceTrac," "Pre-Collision Assist Not Available" and "Hill Start Assist" warning messages scrolled on the cluster with a chime to go with them. Additionally, the amber tell tale warning lights for the ABS system, electric park brake system, stability control system and pre-collision assist were illuminated. The lights turned themselves off one by one approximately five 5-6 miles after that, then all came back on with the same three warning messages about 2-3 miles after they had gone off. All remained illuminated even at the start of the next key cycle but promptly went away before leaving the parking lot. It should be noted that while the warning lights were on, the vehicle did not have electronic power steering assist though no warnings or lights told of this failure. I could just tell from the increased effort in low speed, parking lot maneuvers.”
Vehicle speed control
23 reports
“As I was traveling on freeway at 65 mph cruise control disengaged. After I was notified to service engine soon and check engine light came on. Throttle was unresponsive forcing me to cross 4 lanes of the 5 freeway. Pulled over and shut off vehicle checked fluids. Nothing out of spec.restarted vehicle and would not get out of limp mode.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 6, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.