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2024 Ford Maverick Hev Later Release
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
96 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 20, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Electrical system problems dominate (33% of complaints, typically reported near 4k miles).
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
Score breakdown, by factor
Full methodology →#292 of 379Among the 2024 models with a matured record, the 2024 Ford Maverick Hev Later Release ranks #292, scoring higher than 22% of them. See the 2024 ranking →
Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
4/5 overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating · 2024 Ford Maverick HEV PU/CC FWD
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 17%
No open NHTSA defect investigations on file.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2024 Ford Maverick Hev Later Release, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Transmission & drivetrain (26) · Speed control (13) · Brakes (10) · Driver assistance (9)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.
Electrical system
33%32 complaints · typically near 4k mi · 27 in the last 2 years
“On November 9th, the vehicle became undrivable with the following alerts: "Stop safely now", "Pre-collision assist not available", "Check Brake System", "Front Camera …”
Transmission & drivetrain
27%26 complaints · 21 in the last 2 years
“SENCE PURCHACED the truck has a tie rod rattle, I have spoken to dealership and was informed no issue found. But as of late Vehicle wobbles very harshly when execratin…”
Engine
20%19 complaints · typically near 10k mi · 15 in the last 2 years
“While driving on the freeway complete loss of power, loud sound, visible smoke. Determined by the dealer that an internal engine part failed.”
Speed control
14%13 complaints · 8 in the last 2 years
“I STARTED THE CAR AND MY ENGINE WONT TURN ON ONLY HYBRID SYSTEM. THE MAINTIENCE LIGHTAND ENGINE LIGHT APPEAR WITH FUEL DOOR OPEN ERROR AND TRACTION OFF AND DRIVER ASSI…”
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Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Questions to ask the seller
Questions worth asking the seller of this Ford before you buy, drawn from its public record:
- Owners of this model report electrical system problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 4k miles). Has this car shown any electrical system symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Owners of this model report transmission & drivetrain problems more than anything else. Has this car shown any transmission & drivetrain symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Has this car been in any accident or had any structural, airbag, or flood-related repair? Do you have a clean title and a recent history report (Carfax / AutoCheck)?
- How many owners has it had, do you have the maintenance records, and why are you selling it?
- Are you open to me having an independent mechanic inspect it before we settle on a price?
Before you hand over money
Check the VIN for open recalls
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A $150 to $250 independent inspection of this exact 2024 Ford MAVERICK HEV LATER RELEASE beats every score on the internet, including ours.
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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.