Is the 2022 Ford Maverick a bad year?
151 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Maverick years.
Keep it
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2022 Ford Maverick are in line with other Maverick years.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2022 Maverick owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 80,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 43 (28%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 40 (26%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Engine | 16 (11%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Body structure | 15 (10%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Brakes | 11 (7%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Air bags | 9 (6%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Backup camera | 9 (6%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Exterior lighting | 8 (5%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Steering | 6 (4%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Fuel system | 5 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Seat belts | 5 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Suspension | 5 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 80,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 151 complaints: 8 mention a crash · 4 mention a fire · 4 report an injury · 7 say the car was towed.
37 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Nov 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
Recalls for the 2022 Ford Maverick: 28
The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle. A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver's ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in. An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended. A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver.
In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire. An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge. An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake. Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge. An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Under certain circumstances, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) module may cause the brake lights to illuminate without the driver applying the brakes. Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The instrument panel cluster may not properly illuminate warning lights or gauges. An instrument panel that does not illuminate critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
The body control module (BCM) may inadvertently deactivate one or both rear tail lights. Rear tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
In the event that one of the rear turn signals stops working, the vehicle will not adjust the turn signal flash rate frequency to warn the driver that a turn signal has failed. A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal cannot notify other drivers that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 12-volt battery may experience degradation and suddenly fail. Battery failure can result in a loss of electrical accessories, including the hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The rearview camera image may freeze when the vehicle is in reverse. An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge. An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The Body Control Module (BCM) may inadvertently deactivate one or both rear tail lights. Rear tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge. An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The Instrument Panel Cluster may not properly illuminate warning lights or gauges. An instrument panel that does not illuminate critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
In the event that one of the rear turn signals stops working, the vehicle will not adjust the turn signal flash rate frequency to warn the driver that a turn signal is not working correctly. A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal will not notify other drivers that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire. An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Under certain circumstances, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) module may cause the brake lights to illuminate without the driver applying the brakes. Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The side-curtain air bags may not deploy properly. Improper deployment of an air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire. An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake. Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The rear seat belt buckles may not be properly attached to the rear floor assembly. Improperly attached seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fuel tank may have been damaged by drill holes during the installation of the spray-in bed-liner. A damaged fuel tank may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Ford: 150
Repair instructions Ford sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2022 Ford Maverick. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Some vehicles may exhibit a shudder condition, most noticeable at speeds below 60 mph (100 km/h)…
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an incorrectly illuminated malfunction indicator lamp…
Some vehicles may require an A/C compressor clutch assembly replacement be performed for various concerns
Some vehicles may require an engine cooling system flush to be performed for various concerns
NHTSA defect investigations: 2
Frozen Rear-view Camera Image
Loss of Motive Power
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Questions
Is the 2022 Ford Maverick a bad year?
151 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Maverick years. At 80,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford Maverick?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: electrical system (43), transmission and drivetrain (40), engine (16), body structure (15), brakes (11).
How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Maverick have?
28 recall campaigns list this model year: Suspension (NHTSA 26V-340), Exterior lighting (NHTSA 26V-104), Equipment (NHTSA 25V-685), Backup camera (NHTSA 25V-442) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.