Used Ford Maverick: Inspection checklist
Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 1,050 complaints across these 4 years; the 2022 drew the most.

Choose a model year
2025
Most reported: electrical
31 complaints6 recallsOpen checklist
2024
Fewest complaintsMost reported: transmission
139 complaints14 recallsOpen checklist
2023
Most reported: transmission
308 complaints20 recallsOpen checklist
2022
Most complaintsMost reported: transmission
572 complaints27 recallsOpen checklist
Problems that follow the Maverick from year to year
Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.
| Area | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | 155 | 107 | 32 | 4 | 298 |
| Electrical | 135 | 59 | 30 | 5 | 229 |
| Brakes | 84 | 22 | 5 | 3 | 114 |
Mileages where Maverick problems start
From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.
| Typical mileage | Problem | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1,880–17,000 miles | Hybrid 12-volt battery drain | 2024 |
| 4500–7,000 miles | Low-speed brake grabbing | 2023 |
| 8,000–11,000 miles | Truck goes completely dead | 2022 |
| 12,000–14000 miles | 12-volt battery drain | 2023 |
| 15,000–20,000 miles | Sudden power loss, limp mode | 2023 |
| 17,000–50,000 miles | Front CV axle failure | 2023 |
| 18,000–20,000 miles | Passenger footwell water leak | 2022 |
| 20,000–30,000 miles | Front CV axle failure | 2024 |
| 20,000–65,000 miles | Front CV axle failure | 2022 |
| 37,000–40,000 miles | Cabin water leaks, mold | 2023 |
Every Maverick recall to confirm
39 recalls cover the Maverickyears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 18 campaigns span more than one model year.
- 25V881000Transmission2022, 2023, 2024
- 25V685000Equipment2022, 2023, 2024
- 25V442000Backup camera2022, 2023, 2024
- 25V133000Transmission2022, 2023, 2024
- 25V094000Exterior lights2022, 2023, 2024
- 25V095000Exterior lights2022, 2023, 2024
- 24V684000Backup camera2022, 2023, 2024
- 24V330000Transmission2022, 2023, 2024
- 24V293000Exterior lights2022, 2023, 2024
- 23V848000Exterior lights2022, 2023, 2024
Show 29 more recalls
- 25V345000Engine2022, 2023
- 25V158000Transmission2022, 2023
- 25V123000Electrical2022, 2023
- 25V019000Electrical2022, 2023
- 24V594000Wipers and visibility2023, 2024
- 24V267000Electrical2022, 2023
- 24V140000Electrical2022, 2023
- 23V380000Engine2022, 2023
- 25V884000Body and structure2025
- 25V863000Transmission2025
- 25V828000Engine2025
- 25V787000Stability control2025
- 25V343000Electrical2025
- 25V350000Airbags2025
- 25V132000Electrical2022
- 25V127000Transmission2022
- 25V124000Brakes2022
- 24V778000Child Seat2024
- 24V590000Electrical2022
- 24V266000Equipment2024
- 24V223000Wheels and tires2023
- 24V185000Fuel system2024
- 23V160000Exterior lights2023
- 22V730000Exterior lights2022
- 22V594000Airbags2022
- 22V484000Engine2022
- 22V193000Electrical2022
- 21V976000Fuel system2022
- 21V979000Seat belts2022



