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Ford Maverick HybridModel year report

2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid Problems

Complaints
468filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
23,682miles, 40 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

What owners report

Owners of the 2022 Maverick Hybrid most often describe sudden loss of drive power, electrical problems tied to the 12V battery, and a shudder or shake felt during acceleration. Reports arrive across a wide mileage range, from near-new to well past 100,000 miles; many describe the events as sudden and without prior warning, while the axle-related shaking tends to build up gradually. Brake complaints are concentrated at low miles and at low speeds.

  1. Electrical system

    12V battery drain / no-start and electrical faults

    • 217 complaints (46%)
    • median 29,781 mi at 2.5 yrs old (25 state mileage)
    • 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • owner-quoted repair $1,770 (median of 6 quotes)
    • filed 2022–2026

    Owners describe finding the truck completely dead, needing a jump start, or getting a no-crank/no-start condition; some report remote features disabled and deep-sleep messages in the app. Dealers variously replaced the 12V battery, a battery cable or harness, or a fuse box, and some owners say the problem returned after repairs. Reported from a few thousand miles up to well over 100,000 miles, with many in the 15,000-40,000 mile range.

    6 related service bulletins

    What to check: Ask whether the battery cable/harness and software updates described in service bulletins were applied, and check the 12V battery's age and health. Look for aftermarket chargers or jump-start accessories.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “I got back to my Ford Maverick Hybrid after work yesterday and it was completely dead. Nothing at all worked. I was able to jump start it with a friend and drove it straight to my local Ford dealership. They checked the batteries and they were good. I have been reading online Ford Maverick Hybrid forums about these 'dead Mavericks'. Most of the murmor is that there is something wrong with the harness connector or cable of it. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11481977, filed 2022-08

    “Had vehicle towed into shop because it was dead and jumping it couldn't sustain a charge. Dealer took a week to determine it was a DC converter problem and ordered part to replace. After replacement, it was determined it was a battery cable and has been backordered for 2 months. Parking brake error message was present randomly, otherwise no other warnings occurred.”

    NHTSA complaint #11477294, filed 2022-08
  2. Engine

    Sudden loss of power / limp mode while driving

    • 229 complaints (49%)
    • median 31,052 mi at 2.5 yrs old (22 state mileage)
    • 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2022–2026

    Owners describe the truck losing motive power at highway speeds, sometimes with a flashing gear indicator and warnings such as powertrain malfunction, service AdvanceTrac, or reduced power. Some were able to pull over, shut off the vehicle and restart it; others report it failed to restart and had to be towed. Several say the dealer could not duplicate the failure or found nothing wrong. Reported from very low mileage up to about 130,000 miles, often at highway speeds.

    Recall 25V881000

    What to check: Ask the seller whether any software updates or powertrain control module reflashes have been done, and check for stored diagnostic codes. Test drive at highway speed and note any hesitation.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “5/21/2023 8:45pm Driving south on I-15 through Temecula, a “Service Vehicle Soon” warning showed up on display, I pushed “OK” to clear the message and then “Shift Sys Fault” warning showed up while the gear selector showed a flashing “D” 8:48pm (see Ford Pass app) mileage 5,286 Then “Powertrain Malfunction / Reduce Power” warning showed up and the truck started to lose speed. I put the Emergency Flashers on and started to maneuver to the right lane. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11523373, filed 2023-05

    “Vehicle had a sudden loss of power at ~40mph and began rapidly decelerating. Had there been a car behind me, the sudden deceleration could have caused a collision. Warning lamps and messages displayed on the instrument cluster instantly. I pulled the OBD codes and received U1011 and U1028 as active codes. These codes indicate a PCM software issue. It is important to note that this issue occurred after a PCM software update was performed as part of a recall. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11578207, filed 2024-03
  3. Transmission and drivetrain

    Front-end shake or shudder on acceleration

    • 65 complaints (14%)
    • median 39,000 mi at 2.2 yrs old (6 state mileage, few)
    • filed 2022–2026

    Owners describe violent shaking or vibration while accelerating, typically around 50-70 mph, and some note it also happens on inclines. Several were told the front axle or half-shaft was at fault and had axles replaced under warranty, with at least one owner reporting the shaking returned after the repair. Reported from roughly 15,000 to 105,000 miles, more often once past 20,000 miles.

    1 related service bulletin

    What to check: Test drive at 50-70 mph and on a slight incline, and ask whether the front axles or half-shafts have been replaced and whether the fix held.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Car shakes around 50 mph. Took truck to my mechanic and they said it was the front differentials. They told me that there was a tecall for this issue.”

    NHTSA complaint #11677735, filed 2025-08

    “The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle started to shudder. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure progressively increased and became more frequent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with excessive movement in both axles. The dealer recommended to replacement of both axles and seals. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11652109, filed 2025-04, 106,019 miles
  4. Brakes

    Grabby brakes at low speed

    • 88 complaints (19%)
    • median 4,912 mi at 1.5 yrs old (2 state mileage, few)
    • 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2022–2026

    Owners describe the brakes grabbing or locking up at very low speeds, such as in parking lots, drive-thrus or slow turns, sometimes with a loud clunk from the front and an abrupt stop. Some report the dealer could not duplicate the problem or that a software update was performed without resolving it. Most often reported under about 20,000 miles, at speeds below roughly 10 mph.

    What to check: Try slow-speed maneuvering in a parking lot during the test drive and ask whether any brake software updates have been applied.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “At slower speeds (typically in congested traffic situations) the brakes will sometimes 'lock up' when vehicle is traveling below 5 MPH. The sudden and unexpected brake application will sometimes cause the vehicle to suddenly stop, jarring the passengers and could potentially cause a following vehicle to collide with the rear of my vehicle. This occurs sporadically, and despite my best efforts to adapt my driving habits, I am still unable to predict when the brakes will suddenly apply themselves.”

    NHTSA complaint #11482619, filed 2022-09

    “Rolling up to a stop applying gradually increasing pressure to the brake pedal, instead of slowly coming to a halt, vehicle does not react to your braking input until you apply double the pressure at which point a loud clunk from the front wheels occur (which you can feel through the steering wheel) and your wheels lock up.”

    NHTSA complaint #11470620, filed 2022-06

Buying note. Check that open recalls and the service bulletin updates for the 12V battery drain have been completed, and test drive at highway speed and during slow-speed braking. A pre-purchase scan for stored codes and a look at battery and axle service history is worthwhile on this model year.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 468 consumer complaints for the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid. 40 of the complaints include a mileage, and 83% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 23,682 miles. Of all complaints, 7 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 13 technical service bulletins for this model year.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Steering (14), Exterior lighting (8), Body and structure (6), Back-over prevention (rear camera) (5), Lane departure (4), Wheels (4), Engine cooling (3), Seats (2), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Seat belts (1), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “My 2022 Ford Maverick hybrid is known to have an issue with water leaking into the cabin from the cowl. This water is leaking onto the floorboards and there is some mold growing behind the electrical box. WHICH IS NOT GOOD AND IS SAFTEY AND HASZARD TO OUR HEALH TO BREATH THIS IN THIS NEED TO BE SENT OUT AS A RECALL AND FIX FOR FREE OR BUY BACK THE vehicle”

NHTSA complaint #11671874, filed 2025-07

Engine: “My vehicle failed to start due to a now corrected recall issue. When it did not start I attempted to jump start the engine and found that the car is missing its positive jump terminal on the engine so it is impossible to jump the car. It was sent to a dealership for repair but they never corrected the issue. It is still missing.”

NHTSA complaint #11653300, filed 2025-04

Transmission and drivetrain: “As I was traveling on freeway at 65 mph cruise control disengaged. After I was notified to service engine soon and check engine light came on. Throttle was unresponsive forcing me to cross 4 lanes of the 5 freeway. Pulled over and shut off vehicle checked fluids. Nothing out of spec.restarted vehicle and would not get out of limp mode.”

NHTSA complaint #11710775, filed 2026-01

Brakes: “Grabby brakes at low speed. Even after getting the suggested fix from Ford my vehicle still has the grabby breaks. There is also an issue where coming from a fast speed down to a lower speed the vehicle starts to vibrate violently until I either press the gas or press the break. Seems like the breaks are pulsing on and off very fast causing it to shake.”

NHTSA complaint #11516049, filed 2023-04

Mileage when problems were reported

83% of the 40 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,000 and 40,000 miles.

23%0–1030%10–2530%25–500%50–758%75–10010%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (40 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 23,682 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

20222023202417020252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 13 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 13 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford Maverick Hybrid

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2026102,2100———Too new
2025261,0000——Too new to compareToo new
202410615,0001——Too new to compareToo new
202326715,0001——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Too new
202246823,6821——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising

All Ford Maverick Hybrid model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid?

Owners of the 2022 Maverick Hybrid most often describe sudden loss of drive power, electrical problems tied to the 12V battery, and a shudder or shake felt during acceleration. The issues reported most often: 12V battery drain / no-start and electrical faults; Sudden loss of power / limp mode while driving; Front-end shake or shudder on acceleration.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 468 consumer complaints for the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 158 complaints (34% of the total), followed by engine with 147.

Has the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid reported?

Among the 40 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 23,682 miles and the middle half falls between 12,000 and 40,000 miles; 83% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.