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Ford Maverick years to avoidWhat NHTSA complaint data does and doesn’t say

We compared 5 model years of the Ford Maverick by owner complaints to NHTSA, adjusted for how long each year has been on the road. 2023 stands out with at least twice the typical complaint rate.

01 —Complaint index

Complaints per year on the road

1.0 = typical year for this model
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Model yearComplaints per year since release
202230
202367
202425
202512
20267
YearComplaintsPer year on roadIndexRecallsCrashesSignal
202677—70Too new to judge
202524120.4123Fewest complaints
202476250.8156Typical
2023266672.2219Most complaints
2022151301.0288Typical
  • 20267 complaints · 7 recallsToo new to judge
  • 202524 complaints · 12 recallsFewest complaints
  • 202476 complaints · 15 recallsTypical
  • 2023266 complaints · 21 recallsMost complaints
  • 2022151 complaints · 28 recallsTypical
Data from NHTSA Complaints & Recalls APIs · synced Nov 11, 2026

Fewest complaints for their age: 2025.

02 —FAQ

About this comparison

What Ford Maverick years have the most complaints?

Adjusted for years on the road, 2023 drew at least twice the typical rate of NHTSA owner complaints among the 5 model years compared.

Is this a reliability rating?

No. These are counts of unverified owner complaints to NHTSA. They are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so a popular year can collect more complaints. Use them to find patterns, then read the reports.

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.