Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Ford Maverick
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Ford Maverick has 21 NHTSA recall campaigns and 264 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 3 NHTSA-tested trims.
Newest 20 recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V340000 Do Not Drive: Loss of Control from Control Arm Separation NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V104000 Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V685000 Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V442000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V345000 Engine Failure May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V158000 Loss of Drive Power from Undetected Low Battery NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V133000 Software Error May Cause Loss of Drive Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V123000 Instrument Panel Not Illuminated/FMVSS 101 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V095000 Tail Lights May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V094000 Missing Warning for Turn Signal Failure/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V019000 Loss of Drive Power from Battery Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V684000 Rearview Camera Image May Freeze NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V594000 Windshield Wiper Motor May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V330000 Software Error May Cause Loss of Drive Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V293000 Tail Lights May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V267000 Loss of Drive Power from Undetected Low Battery NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V223000 Tires Manufactured Incorrectly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V140000 Instrument Panel Not Illuminated/FMVSS 101 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V848000 Missing Warning for Turn Signal Failure/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V380000 Engine Failure May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 94 complaints
- Electrical System 78 complaints
- Engine 70 complaints
- Unknown or Other 36 complaints
- Service Brakes 29 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 28 complaints
Of the 264 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 264 complaints, owners report 5 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Ford Maverick has a high number of recalls and complaints, suggesting some reliability concerns. Twenty-one recalls cover diverse issues from powertrain to electrical systems, with significant owner complaints focusing on powertrain, electrical problems, and engine issues. The evidence is substantial enough to rate it as below-average for reliability, with recurring issues anticipated.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | Unknown | $800–$3,000 | very common |
| electrical system | Unknown | $200–$1,500 | common |
| engine | Unknown | $1,000–$4,000 | common |
| service brakes | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake pad inspection/replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Air filter replacement
- Fuel system cleaning
- Battery health check
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual powertrain noises
- Electrical system failures
- Check engine light
- Delayed braking response
- Inoperative turn signals
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Ford Maverick at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.