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Ford Maverick: which year should you buy?

We scored the 2022 to 2026 Ford Maverick year by year. None has a matured-enough record to earn an outright “Buy” yet, so treat this as a map of relative risk and lean on a professional inspection.

Years to approach with caution

2023 41

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202664/100
Too New

3 complaints · 6 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

202452/100
Caution

67 complaints · 15 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

202341/100
Avoid

262 complaints · 21 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

202248/100
Caution

144 complaints · 28 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

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The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Ford Maverick as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.