Reliability

2026 Ford Maverick Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 2 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Good Choice — 2026 Ford Maverick

The 2026 Ford Maverick has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

NHTSA Recalls

6 recalls on record

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crashes + Injuries

In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2026 Ford Maverick (6)

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

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #25V863000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #25V884000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #26V104000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #26V157000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #26V201000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #26V340000

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Most Common Problems — 2026 Ford Maverick

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other

Visibility/wiper

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Ford Maverick — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2026 model year is highlighted.

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

✅ Best model years: 2020, 2021, 2025 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2026 Ford Maverick

Is the 2026 Ford Maverick reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2026 Ford Maverick has 6 recalls and 2 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.

How many recalls does the 2026 Ford Maverick have?

The 2026 Ford Maverick has 6 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 2026 Ford Maverick?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2026 Ford Maverick are: Unknown Or Other, Visibility/wiper. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2026 Ford Maverick safe to buy?

The 2026 Ford Maverick has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 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: 2020, 2021, 2025. 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.