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2022 Ford Maverick Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 28 NHTSA recalls and 142 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Ford Maverick

The 2022 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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30/100

Avoid This Year — 2022 Ford Maverick

The 2022 Ford Maverick is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

28
NHTSA Recalls
28 recalls on record
142
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2022 Ford Maverick (28)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V979000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V976000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V193000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V484000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V594000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V730000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V380000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V848000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V140000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V267000

Showing 10 of 28 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2022 Ford Maverick

Based on 142 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
33
Electrical System
33
Unknown Or Other
14
Structure
13
Service Brakes
8
Air Bags
7
Steering
5
Suspension
5
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Ford Maverick — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2022 model year is highlighted.

2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 0 complaints 2019 0 complaints 2020 0 complaints 2021 0 complaints 2022 142 complaints 2023 265 complaints 2024 63 complaints 2025 0 complaints 2026 2 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2022, 2023 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2016, 2017, 2018 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2022 Ford Maverick

Is the 2022 Ford Maverick reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 Ford Maverick has 28 recalls and 142 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Maverick have?
The 2022 Ford Maverick has 28 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford Maverick?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2022 Ford Maverick are: Power Train, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Structure. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2022 Ford Maverick safe to buy?
The 2022 Ford Maverick has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 28 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Maverick should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Maverick are: 2016, 2017, 2018. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2022, 2023.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.