2024 Ford Maverick: common problems and reliability

The 2024 Ford Maverick has 161 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 15 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and power train. Owners most often flag interior rattles and squeaks — from dashboard, speedometer, and various plastic trim pieces; attributed to cheap materials and poor build quality. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2024 model year

161
Owner complaints
15
Recalls
8
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Ford Maverick vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
44
power train
42
engine
27
vehicle speed control
15
service brakes
15

Recalls affecting the 2024 Maverick

exterior lighting:turn signal:bulbs

Campaign 23V848000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. In the event that one of the rear turn signals stops working, the vehicle will not adjust the turn signal flash rate frequency to warn the drive…

fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

Campaign 24V185000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Maverick vehicles. The fuel tanks may have an open pinch joint between the two molds, which can allow fuel to leak.

equipment:other:labels

Campaign 24V266000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Maverick vehicles. The tire and loading information label may state the incorrect vehicle capacity, tire pressure, and spare tire size. As such, these vehicles fail to …

exterior lighting:tail lights

Campaign 24V293000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The Body Control Module (BCM) may inadvertently deactivate one or both rear tail lights.

What owners say across generations

Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. The vehicle is widely praised for its core value proposition: a practical, fuel-efficient, and affordable compact pickup with excellent utility for its size. The hybrid powertrain, particularly in the updated 2

  • Interior rattles and squeaks — from dashboard, speedometer, and various plastic trim pieces; attributed to cheap materials and poor build quality. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Build quality and reliability concerns — high number of recalls, especially on 2022 models; general perception of being built to a low price point with cost-cutting evident. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Hybrid FWD CV axle shimmy/shake — vibration through steering wheel and cabin starting around 40 mph (64 km/h) and worsening at highway speeds; attributed to weak axles; not reported on AWD hybrids. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Faulty 12V battery — OEM battery under rear seat fails prematurely (around 3 years), causes various electrical faults and parasitic drain. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Engine mount failure — causing excessive idle shake, sometimes requiring replacement very early in vehicle life (e.g., at 90 miles). Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Maverick.

Typical used price

Used Maverick listings typically run $27,212–$30,619 across 2022 to 2026 model years.

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