2024 Ford Maverick Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 15 NHTSA recalls and 179 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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High Reported Activity — 2024 Ford Maverick
The 2024 Ford Maverick shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.
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15
NHTSA Recalls
15 recalls on record
179
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
11
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2024 Ford Maverick (15)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Exterior Lighting: Turn Signal: Bulbs
A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal will not notify other drivers that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for…
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine immediately if a fuel leak is detected or the Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminates. Dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free…
🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels
Incorrect tire and capacity information may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will mail new labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is…
🔧 Exterior Lighting: Tail Lights
Rear tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall…
🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall…
🔧 Visibility: Windshield Wiper/Washer: Motor
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Software
An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Connected Touch Radio (CTR) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's…
🔧 Child Seat: Vehicle Tether Anchor
A child seat that is not secured properly increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the tether anchorage points, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this…
🔧 Exterior Lighting: Turn Signal
A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal cannot notify other drivers that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for…
🔧 Exterior Lighting: Tail Lights
Rear tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for…
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Most Common Problems — 2024 Ford Maverick
Based on 179 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Ford Maverick — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2024 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2022 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2025, 2026 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2024 Ford Maverick
Is the 2024 Ford Maverick reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2024 Ford Maverick has 15 recall campaigns and 179 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2024 Ford Maverick have?
The 2024 Ford Maverick has 15 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 2024 Ford Maverick?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2024 Ford Maverick are: Power Train, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2024 Ford Maverick safe to buy?
The 2024 Ford Maverick has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 15 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: 2025, 2026. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2022.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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