2026 Ford Maverick: common problems and reliability
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15 owner complaints, most about service brakes. 7 recalls.
Should I buy a 2026 Maverick?The 2026 Ford Maverick has 15 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2026 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2026 Ford Maverick vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2026 a good year for the Maverick?
Across the 5 Maverick model years we track, complaint volume runs from 344 (2023) to 616 (2022). With 15 complaints, the 2026 Maverick sits below the model's median of 176.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2026 Maverick
power train:automatic transmission:internal:park pawl
Campaign 25V863000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
structure:interior panels:dashboard
Campaign 25V884000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The instrument panel cover may separate when the air bag deploy.
electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Campaign 26V104000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Campaign 26V157000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The moonroof glass may not have been bonded correctly to the moonroof frame, which could result in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle.
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air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Campaign 26V201000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles. The Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) unit may fail to correctly detect the presence of an adult or child in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Campaign 26V340000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.
structure:body
Campaign 26V550000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport vehicles. Certain vehicle joints may be improperly tightened. This can lead to detached parts, unsecured cargo, degraded crash protection, electrical system failure, or a loss of vehicle stability.
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.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Maverick. See the full Maverick owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Maverick listings typically run $24,414–$30,799.
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