2022 Ford Maverick Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 150 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2022 Ford Maverick, 4% of the 150 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Front CV axles. Front end shakes really bad at 30-50 mph. Dealer changed front passenger side CV axle but it still shakes really bad. I'll be bringing it back to the dealership, but warranty expires soon they need to have a recall and a better replacement part for this fix. I am not the only one with this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11634785, filed 2025-01“When the battery voltage suddenly drops the vehicle loses its power steering making slow speed turns extremely difficult. This poses a serious risk of the inability to control the direction of the vehicle and this makes a crash extremely probable.”
NHTSA complaint #11732082, filed 2026-04“The contact owned a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while her grandson was driving at various speeds, the steering wheel locked and the vehicle lost power steering and functionality. The vehicle flipped over several times. An unknown warning light illuminated. It was unknown if the air bags were deployed. A police report was filed. The contact’s grandson was taken to the hospital via ambulance due to sustaining injuries to the back and neck. The vehicle was towed to a local towing yard. The insurance company was contacted and deemed the vehicle a total loss. …”
NHTSA complaint #11644855, filed 2025-02, 27,000 miles“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? turning the steering wheel makes clicking sounds from under the dash like a card in a bike tire spokes. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? a problem from a steering wheel/column making strange noises in a new/newer vehicle, how is anyone to know if it will lock up or not work properly while driving? this could cause life threatening loss if malfunctioning. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? …”
NHTSA complaint #11723464, filed 2026-03Related service bulletins
- 10239630Jul 24, 2023Some 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair, 2021-2022 Bronco Sport, and 2022 Maverick vehicles built on or before 23-Mar-2022 may exhibit a hard, stiff, and/or difficult to turn condition due…
- 10228872Dec 14, 2022Some 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair, 2021-2022 Bronco Sport, and 2022 Maverick vehicles may exhibit a hard, stiff, and/or difficult to turn condition due to a lack of power steering…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2022 Ford Maverick
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Ford Maverick
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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