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2025 Ford Maverick Problems

Compared with other Ford Maverick years

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Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
24filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
3,200miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
121 do-not-drive
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall, 8 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
24 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD · 21 city / 30 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Ford Maverick (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2025 Ford Maverick. The part named most often is forward collision avoidance, with 7 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine (6) and transmission and drivetrain (6). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,200 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns (1 marked do-not-drive) and 79 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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: Lane departure (1), Other or unknown (1), Seats (1), Steering (1), Body and structure (1).

Example complaints

Forward collision avoidance: “I got out of my truck this morning once I arrived at work and the parking brake function unavailable message came on. I got back in and started the vehicle and Parking Brake Unavailable, Advanced Trac unavailable, Hill Descent Assist unavailable, ABS unavailable, and Forward Collision/ Lane-Keeping System unavailable messages were all on dash. Attempted to take my truck to Ford of Murfreesboro as there is a recall that is out on this issue for some 2025 Maverick EcoBoost trucks, even though it doesn't show up on my VIN, all symptoms on the recall I am experiencing. …”

NHTSA complaint #11710848, filed 2026-01

Engine: “I had my car running while I ran into the store, when I got back in the car I had a “Shift System Fault” error and I could not move my car. I had to have Ford Tow the truck back to its dealership. It is currently at the Ford dealership getting repaired”

NHTSA complaint #11701945, filed 2025-11

Transmission and drivetrain: “At 3k miles the turbocharger and parts within the transmission failed on my 2025 ford maverick, there were no warning lamps or messages on the dash but I had the symptoms of lack of power, the truck struggled to climb hills, it sounded like the turbo sound was coming through the air vents, and going uphill it almost stalled. I took it to one ford dealership who claimed it was normal operation before taking it to one of Fords commercial truck centers who diagnosed a turbo failure and various parts within the transmission have failed.”

NHTSA complaint #11760204, filed 2026-08

Electrical system: “The passenger side floor is soaking wet every time it rains. Google says this is a defect with the windshield cowl, which other owners say is a common problem. Our safety is at risk with potential for mold, rust, and water intrusion into the electrical system. The truck is going to the dealership on Monday to have this issue addressed. It has been reproduced every time it rains. It has not been inspected by anyone other than myself. There were no warnings or alerts. We've noticed the wet carpet a couple times and researched the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11728937, filed 2026-04

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,000 and 3,400 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 3,200 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

2025202613
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.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Ford Maverick. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Maverick Early Release · crew cab AWD★★★★☆5 / 4554 · 15.5% risk
Maverick Early Release · crew cab FWD★★★★☆5 / 4554 · 16.9% risk
Maverick HEV Early Release · crew cab AWD★★★★☆5 / 4554 · 15.5% risk
Maverick HEV Early Release · crew cab FWD★★★★☆5 / 4554 · 16.9% risk
Maverick HEV Later Release · crew cab AWD★★★★☆5 / 4554 · 15.5% risk
Maverick HEV Later Release · crew cab FWD★★★★☆5 / 4554 · 16.9% risk
Maverick Later Release · crew cab AWD★★★★☆5 / 4554 · 15.5% risk
Maverick Later Release · crew cab FWD★★★★☆5 / 4554 · 16.9% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2025 model year: forward collision warning standard on some versions, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking standard on some versions.

Neighbouring years: 2024: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2025 Ford Maverick version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Maverick AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic223025$2,700
Maverick Lobo AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic213024$2,800
Maverick Tremor AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic212723$2,900
Maverick HEV AWD2.5L 4-cyl · hybridCVT403437$1,800
Maverick HEV FWD2.5L 4-cyl · hybridCVT423538$1,750

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 12 recalls for the 2025 Ford Maverick → · 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. 79 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 79 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford Maverick

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20266—7—26—Too new
2025243,20012424—Too new
2024748,00015426Too new to compareToo new
20238112,37721425Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Too new
202215036,00028426Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising

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

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2025 Ford Maverick have?

NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2025 Ford Maverick as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2025 Ford Maverick is reported most often?

Forward collision avoidance is named most often, in 7 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine with 6.

Has the 2025 Ford Maverick been recalled?

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2025 Ford Maverick do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 Ford Maverick 4 out of 5 stars overall, across 8 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2025 Ford Maverick get?

The EPA rates the 2025 Ford Maverick (Maverick Lobo AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 24 mpg combined, 21 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2025 Ford Maverick reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,200 miles and the middle half falls between 3,000 and 3,400 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

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.