Is the Ford Maverick Reliable?

20222026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

35/100
Poor

Reliability Score

46
Total Recalls
216
Owner Complaints
20
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Ford Maverick Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
202630
85
Excellent
20255133
61
Fair
20249459
21
Poor
202312651
10
Poor
202217937
0
Poor

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Maverick Compares to Similar Vehicles

Ford Maverick35/100
Truck Category Average65/100

The Maverick scores 30 points below the average truck. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known Ford Maverick Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
37
POWER TRAIN
37
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
26
SERVICE BRAKES
12
AIR BAGS
11
STRUCTURE:BODY
11

Based on 216 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Maverick reliable?+

The Ford Maverick scores 35/100 on our reliability index — rated "Poor." Across 5 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 46 recall campaigns and 216 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Maverick is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2026 Maverick achieved the highest reliability score of 85/100 with 3 recalls and 0 complaints.

How many miles does a Maverick last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Ford Maverick owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Maverick will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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