2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid
Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2026: 9 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 467 |
| 2023 | 264 |
| 2024 | 104 |
| 2025 | 27 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
4 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes.
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On May 27,2026, While flat towing the Maverick in Tow Neutral behind our motorhome, on the freeway, we were flagged down by a good Samaritan who urged us to exit the freeway immediately. My husband exited the freeway and found a safe place to park.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-24
I was in stop and go traffic on the highway when my brakes failed. I tried them twice, the car did not slow down, I put the car into park and tried to engage the parking brake and the car continued to roll until I hit the 18 wheeler in front of me.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-07
Electrical system
3 of 9 total reports mention: electrical system.
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The contact owns a 2026 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start as intended.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-09
8/3/26 at 0003 I received a message from the ford app that remote features were disabled to preserve battery. My truck would not turn on when I tried to start it, it was completely dead so then I got it jumped.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-03
Visibility/wiper
1 of 9 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
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Windshield cracks easily. It cracked in a way that might impair vision. I have had large rocks hit my windshields in the past and and it usually ends up as just a round spot.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-03
Vehicle speed control
1 of 9 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Power train
1 of 9 total reports mentions: power train.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.