2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid, 43% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 12,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “collision assist” (22% of reports).
- 114power train complaints
- 12,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 62%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Collision assist: mentioned in 25 of 114 complaints (22%)
- Malfunction reduced power: mentioned in 19 of 114 complaints (17%)
- Engine soon: mentioned in 18 of 114 complaints (16%)
- Engage low: mentioned in 11 of 114 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 5 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 114 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Ford Maverick Hybrid power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Maverick Hybrid | 1 | 10% | — |
| 2025 Maverick Hybrid | 3 | 12% | — |
| 2024 Maverick Hybrid | 29 | 28% | 15,000 |
| 2023 Maverick Hybrid | 114 | 43% | 12,000 |
| 2022 Maverick Hybrid | 140 | 30% | 28,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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).
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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.
Truck started to shake when accelerating past 50 mph. The shaking would stop once the speed limit was reached and you let off the accelerator. Web search results showed 2022, 2023 & 2024 Ford Maverick hybrids are known for CV axle failures with those symptoms. Vehicle was around 48,000 miles…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrids have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 114 owner complaints about power train for the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid (43% of the 266 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 2023 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 12,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid?
The most frequent phrase is “collision assist”, in 25 of 114 complaints, followed by “malfunction reduced power” (19).
Other 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid problems
See all 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid problems or power train problems across all Maverick Hybrid years.