2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid Power Train Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 14, 2026 · 140 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 140 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid, 30% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 28,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “service engine” (10% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Service engine: mentioned in 14 of 140 complaints (10%)
  • Pre collision: mentioned in 11 of 140 complaints (8%)
  • Reduced power: mentioned in 9 of 140 complaints (6%)
  • Powertrain malfunction: mentioned in 7 of 140 complaints (5%)

At what mileage do power train problems happen?

Based on 12 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles2 · 17%
10k–25k miles4 · 33%
25k–50k miles2 · 17%
50k–75k miles0 · 0%
75k–100k miles2 · 17%
100k–150k miles2 · 17%
150k+ miles0 · 0%

How serious are the reports?

Of 140 complaints, 1 an injury.

Ford Maverick Hybrid power train complaints by model year

Peak: 2022, with 140 complaints
2022: 14020221402023: 11420231142024: 292024292025: 3202532026: 120261

n = 287 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearPower Train complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2026 Maverick Hybrid110%—
2025 Maverick Hybrid312%—
2024 Maverick Hybrid2928%15,000
2023 Maverick Hybrid11443%12,000
2022 Maverick Hybrid14030%28,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2024, with 81 complaints
2022: 112022112023: 112023112024: 812024812025: 272025272026: 10202610

n = 140 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (1)

Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Dec 18, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V881000 · 87 vehicles

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrid and 2020 Escape Hybrid vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S33. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 15, 2026. This is an expansion of Recalls 24V330 (24S33) and 25V133 (25S16).

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

• Year: 2022 • Make: Ford • Model: Maverick • VIN: [XXX] • Current Mileage: 95,000 • Affected Component: Hybrid Powertrain / Electrical System / Propulsion System On Saturday, XXX, while driving my 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid at highway speeds, the vehicle suffered a sudden, complete loss…

Received Oct 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11771079

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the engine light turned on and off and then several unknown warning lights illuminated and the vehicle abruptly decelerated. The driver pulled over, and the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was then driven 20…

Received Sep 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767376

Engine long block assembly needed replacement. TPMS continues to fail. Axles make vehicle shake when going freeway speeds.

Received Sep 23, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11766429

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrids have power train problems?

No. NHTSA has 140 owner complaints about power train for the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid (30% of the 467 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid power train?

Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.

At what mileage do power train problems start?

The median reported mileage is 28,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about power train problems on the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid?

The most frequent phrase is “service engine”, in 14 of 140 complaints, followed by “pre collision” (11).

Other 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid problems

See all 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid problems or power train problems across all Maverick Hybrid years.