2022 Ford Maverick safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (4/5)
8
complaints reporting a crash
4
complaints reporting fire
28
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2022 Ford Maverick PU/CC 4WD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 4 report injuries (4 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2022 Ford Maverick vehicles were involved in 17 fatal crashes with 6 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskFront lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or… · May 27, 2026
- Crash riskWhen towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose… · Feb 20, 2026
- Fire riskEngine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short… · Oct 10, 2025
- Crash riskA software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the… · Jun 27, 2025
- Fire riskIn the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released… · May 23, 2025
- Crash riskBody and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt… · Mar 14, 2025
- Crash riskUnder certain circumstances, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) module may cause… · Feb 28, 2025
- Crash riskInstrument panel cluster may not properly illuminate warning lights or gauges · Feb 28, 2025