2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 140about this part
- Share
- 30%of 468 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 140 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid, 30% of the 468 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“I was driving for about 10 minutes at speed 35 mph then noticed the car is in electric mode but unable to accelerate. It feels nothing happened when I depressed the gas pedal. The car came to a complete stop at traffic light but failed to accelerate when I pressed on the gas pedal. I turned off the car and started it back up and everything return to normal.”
NHTSA complaint #11602817, filed 2024-07“My 22 Lariat Hybrid lost power last Wednesday while I was driving it. I believe the engine was still running, but I couldn't accelerate. I parked, turned the truck off, then back on, and drove home. I was able to drive it to the dealership the next day, no problem, It's at the dealership right now. I haven't heard anything yet.”
NHTSA complaint #11582915, filed 2024-04“I was driving down the freeway and my truck when into reduced power mode, displaying Powertrain malfunction/Reduced power, engine service soon, and precollision assistance not available . This ended up slowing me rapidly from 65 down to under 20 miles. I almost had a semi slam into the back of me missing me by inches.”
NHTSA complaint #11587621, filed 2024-05“The dealer said a hybrid part that transfers power failed. I was starting from a stoplight at a busy intersection and lost power and a warning popped up saying to turn my engine off immediately, luckily I was able to coast into a gas station. If I was on the highway it could have been catastrophic.”
NHTSA complaint #11576936, filed 2024-03Related recalls
- 25V881000Dec 18, 2025Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrid and 2020 Escape Hybrid vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software…Covers: Ford Maverick Hybrid 2022–2024, Escape Hybrid 2020
Related service bulletins
- 11034857Jul 2, 2026Some 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrid vehicles may exhibit an intermittent vibration and/or crunching noise after a cold start while the engine is running with the vehicle stationary in…
- 11018523May 16, 2025Some 2022-2025 Maverick vehicles with a hybrid powertrain and built on or before 17-Feb-2025 may exhibit a 12V battery drain. This may be due to the software installed in the air…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid
158 complaintsEngine
147 complaintsBrakes
98 complaintsOther or unknown
46 complaintsForward collision avoidance
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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