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What 73 owners told NHTSA about the 2023 Ford Maverick Hev Early Release

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (73)Crash / fire / injury (1)Transmission & drivetrain (34)Electrical system (19)Engine (13)Driver assistance (11)Brakes (7)Fuel system (4)Speed control (4)Tires (4)Steering (3)Suspension (3)

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Jun 6, 2026SteeringWheels

This vehicle has chronic clicking when turning , when taken to a mechnanic i was informed the CV Axles both were torn and that it was a common issue for the 22 ford mavericks and they issue replacements for free. However when it comes to this they don’t cover it. The issue is still present and left untreated could be a dangerous issue.

NHTSA ODI 11742428

Jul 22, 2025SteeringTransmission & drivetrain

2023 Maverik Hybrid at around 30,000 miles Vehicle would start shaking while accelerating. I took it to the dealership and they had to replace all the components in the front end of the truck. I know have about 60,000 miles on the vehicle and I'm having the same shaking problem while accelerating. It looks like this is a common occurrence with this vehicle. It is no longer under warranty and is going to cost a lot to get fixed. Not excited about having a major repair every 30,000 miles.

NHTSA ODI 11675450

Jul 17, 2025SteeringTransmission & drivetrain

Cv axles went out at 55k causing shaking at highway speeds while accelerating. Frequently when starting the car the steering wont activate right away even after the car begins to move for 5-10 feet. Dealer cant replicate because it doesnt happen every time. But it is still doing it and may cause a crash in the future....

NHTSA ODI 11674161

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How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2023 Ford Maverick Hev Early Release verdict →