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2023 Ford Maverick Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
19about this part
Share
23%of 81 total for the year
Median mileage
30,000miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2023 Ford Maverick, 23% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I recently reported my Ford maverick for the failure of the front right CV joint/axle at 22k miles. Well when I picked it up from Ford. They notified me that the front left is also bad. And I'm at 23k miles. These are clearly an issue that's happening everywhere.”

NHTSA complaint #11646623, filed 2025-03

“While driving on the highway at normal speed in normal conditions, I suddenly lost ABS, traction control, downhill assist, hold assist, AdvanceTrac, Cruise control, and a severe reduction of power. The engine went into limp mode and would not rev past 3k RPM. This made driving on the highway very dangerous as I could not keep up speed and risked getting rear-ended. The wrench icon came on, as well as ABS and traction control. Cruise control would not work. …”

NHTSA complaint #11671480, filed 2025-07

“I took my vehicle in to have the transmission looked at. The dealership told me that the problem was resolved. While driving down the road the transmission went into park in the middle of a two lane road. When the vehicle came to a complete stop I was stopped in the middle of the lane and the vehicle transmission would not shift out of park. After getting it to another shop where it is currently located I was informed that the transmission needs to be replaced and that this is a problem that they are seeing in several Ford vehicles. …”

NHTSA complaint #11688266, filed 2025-09

“CV axles are covered under the Ford Powertrain Warranty. I am experiencing a driveline vibration consistent with axle failure. I would like a warranty diagnosis and documentation explaining why this is not considered a warrantable defect. Dealerships are refusing to evaluate a powertrain warranty issue involving driveline vibration consistent with axle failure. The vehicle exhibits driveline vibration under normal operation. That is not normal function and indicates a defect under warranty terms. Powertrain issues with axles present a safety concern. …”

NHTSA complaint #11725681, filed 2026-03

“Traveling 350 miles for work, my Maverick was at 2400 miles when both of my front cv boots were spewing grease all over the underside of the truck, stranding me away from home. The truck would shake violently when accelerating to the point I had to pull over. With all the destruction on the underside of the truck, the local dealer (not preferred) informed me that “they didn’t know who or when” but a missing clamp on one side and a torn boot on the other and denied me from claiming my warranty at 2400 miles. There were no warning lights on the dash at any time.”

NHTSA complaint #11592535, filed 2024-06

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025625%
20241824%
20231923%
20224027%

Other parts of the 2023 Ford Maverick

Electrical system
15 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 Ford Maverick

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology