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2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid problems

Owners filed 84 complaints about the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid with NHTSA between Oct 2023 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is power train (39).

Complaints
84
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
2
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
1
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Power train39
  2. Electrical system20
  3. Engine14
  4. Forward collision avoidance11
  5. Service brakes6
  6. Steering5
  7. Suspension4
  8. Fuel/propulsion system4
  9. Vehicle speed control4
  10. Tires4
  11. Wheels3
  12. Service brakes, hydraulic2
  13. Structure2
  14. Exterior lighting2

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
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20231
202413
202544
202626

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.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Power train

39 reports1 related recall
“Bad CV axel causing shimmy and vibration while driving. The vibration makes the uneven tire wear, replace 4 tires around 21,000 miles. Battery getting low message all the times causing dangerous while driving.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 1, 2026Power train, Electrical system, WheelsODI 11768207

Electrical system

20 reports1 crash
“12 volt electrical system no power. Dealer changed battery cable wiring harness. Received vehicle back. One week later vehicle exhibited no 12 volt power. Informed that it could be the Thinkware dash cam. Which was purchased from Ford and Ford dealer installed. Now informed that it could be the dash cam itself. The dash cam was installed via the OBD port which is always powered. This will drain the 12 volt battery unless vehicle is driven for extended periods. Ford is aware of the issue but no remedy for over 3 weeks. I have told the Ford dealer to have the dash cam installed so that when the ignition is on the dash cam is also powered on and off when the ignition switch is turned off. Using this method negates the parking mode on the dash cam. Another issue is when the drivers side door is opened the interior lights do not activate. Ford notified. Problem not resolved. Low 12 volt battery issue?”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 21, 2026Power train, Electrical systemODI 11745446

Engine

14 reports
“I’ve been noticing that when I am on the freeway and I am increasing my speed to highway speed and between 55 mph to 65 mph the vehicle vibrates like possible suspension issue. This morning at about 2:13 AM when I had just got to a stop sign and my foot was physically on the break. I noticed that the engine revved up so because I was concerned I made sure I stayed where I was with my foot on the break until the engine came back down to the proper idle.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 14, 2026Suspension, EngineODI 11771028

Forward collision avoidance

11 reports
“I had been driving for 2 hours on the interstate when the truck starts losing power and warning lights start flashing. I got the truck to the shoulder before it slammed to a stop. I turned the engine off and waited until all the power turned off before restarting. The truck would only run in limp mode at 35 mph. I drove on the shoulder of the interstate to the next exit. I disconnected the battery and reconnected which allowed me to drive it normally to the dealership. After two days the dealer called to say they didn’t see any codes and there wasn’t anything wrong with it even after I sent pictures of the warning messages. This is the 5th time this has happened under similar circumstances.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 5, 2025Power train, Electrical system, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11697800

Service brakes

6 reports
“The Ford Maverick has a known issue with "grabby brakes." I recently took my vehicle in for service and was advised the vehicle had an outstanding service bulletin to solve this problem. The repair given by Ford is ineffectual. There is a potential problems, even at low speeds, for sudden braking and collisions. This is ongoing at every stop and experienced by other Maverick owners.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 23, 2026Service brakesODI 11745827

Steering

5 reports1 crash
“The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel independently turned to the right. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle was uncontrollable. The vehicle crashed into four other vehicles before coming to a stop. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. A Police report was filed, but the information was unavailable. The contact received medical treatment. The contact had pain and bruises in the left and right shoulders and hands, and pain in the neck and right knee. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 9, 2026Steering, Service brakes, hydraulicCrash reportedODI 11770130
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.