2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Maverick Hybrid years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 266 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Maverick Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (114 complaints, 43%), typically at around 12,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 266owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 114 | 43% | 12,000 | “collision assist” (22%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 83 | 31% | 7,000 | “collision assist” (14%) | — |
| Engine problems | 77 | 29% | 12,250 | “pre collision assist” (27%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 38 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 34 | 13% | 9,750 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 31 | 12% | 800 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 30 | 11% | 30,700 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 16 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 | 3% | 20,298 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 3% | 2,850 | — | — |
| Steering | 7 | 3% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 2% | 38,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 2% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 0% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Firerelated | 1 | 0% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
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).
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Iâve been noticing that when I am on the freeway and I am increasing my speed to highway speed and between 55 mph to 65 mph the vehicle vibrates like possible suspension issue. This morning at about 2:13 AM when I had just got to a stop sign and my foot was physically on the break. I noticed that…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel independently turned to the right. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. While starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light unexpectedly illuminated. The failure mileage was 61,000.
Bad CV axel causing shimmy and vibration while driving. The vibration makes the uneven tire wear, replace 4 tires around 21,000 miles. Battery getting low message all the times causing dangerous while driving.
Front axles are defective. Causes severe vibration under load. Dealer repaired under warranty however this is a wide spread issue and a recall should be issued. 2023 Maverick LXT 44K miles.
Other Ford Maverick Hybrid years
← 2022 Maverick Hybrid · 2024 Maverick Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Maverick Hybrid | 10 | 0 |
| 2025 Maverick Hybrid | 26 | 0 |
| 2024 Maverick Hybrid | 104 | 1 |
| 2023 | 266 | 1 |
| 2022 Maverick Hybrid | 467 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 114 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Maverick Hybrid model years, the 2023 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.