Hybrid second thoughts

[Scout]

Don’t have mine yet, but reading on this and other forums about catalytic converters overheating, various engine light codes… Makes me wonder how reliable this truck will be.. Anyone else rethinking their Maverick? Or waiting a year to see how it does? If I buy this truck it will be my only vehicle, so being in the shop weeks at a time not a option for me.

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[nick112288]

Don’t have mine yet, but reading on this and other forums about catalytic converters overheating, various engine light codes… Makes me wonder how reliable this truck will be.. Anyone else rethinking their Maverick? Or waiting a year to see how it does? If I buy this truck it will be my only vehicle, so being in the shop weeks at a time not a option for me.

I'm waiting a year but it isn't because I want to see how it does!

I can't do the 2.0 based off the mileage people on here are saying they're getting. It's no better than my current vehicle.

 

[clavicus]

Don’t have mine yet, but reading on this and other forums about catalytic converters overheating, various engine light codes… Makes me wonder how reliable this truck will be.. Anyone else rethinking their Maverick? Or waiting a year to see how it does? If I buy this truck it will be my only vehicle, so being in the shop weeks at a time not a option for me.

Of course you’re going to see every problem possible show up on here, but what you don’t see are the statistics of how many hybrid owners are having no notable issues. So just take it all with a grain of tasty salt. Pretty much any vehicle forum will be like this. Just my opinion of course. But it’s good to stay critical, no harm in doing exhaustive research, but do be aware of the inherent bias of the most popular content on here, much like social media — controversy and intrigue tend to zoom to the top of the pile and stick around for a while. Anything resembling quantitative data/statistical sampling just isn’t available at this point.

 

[Whorfff]

2.0 ecobost 1052 miles 29 highway 21 city FWD

 

[Scout]

Of course you’re going to see every problem possible show up on here, but what you don’t see are the statistics of how many hybrid owners are having no notable issues. So just take it all with a grain of tasty salt. Pretty much any vehicle forum will be like this. Just my opinion of course. But it’s good to stay critical, no harm in doing exhaustive research, but do be aware of the inherent bias of the most popular content on here, much like social media — controversy and intrigue tend to zoom to the top of the pile and stick around for a while. Anything resembling quantitative data/statistical sampling just isn’t available at this point.

Thank you !

 

[jtpc2021]

This has been covered here as well:

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/second-thoughts.10899/

 

[Adospeed]

Don’t have mine yet, but reading on this and other forums about catalytic converters overheating, various engine light codes… Makes me wonder how reliable this truck will be.. Anyone else rethinking their Maverick? Or waiting a year to see how it does? If I buy this truck it will be my only vehicle, so being in the shop weeks at a time not a option for me.

Hiya Scout. My Hybrid is doing just fine. Picked it up back in early January and drove to Colorado from Long McArthur Dealership in Kansas. The whole trip went fine. I now have about 1400 miles on it and it seems to be be doing the job solidly. I haven't had any mechanical issues thus far. Also keep in mind for that everyone that speaks up about an issue, there are many others who are getting along just fine with it and aren't sharing it on a forum board. So just a reminder to keep perspective. Take care!

 

[Clarkdonbran]

2100 miles on my hybrid and no issues! It’s an amazing vehicle.

 

[mikedege]

1400 miles on mine, avg 40city/37highway. No issues. Love this truck!

Mike

 

[baldboy]

Of course you’re going to see every problem possible show up on here, but what you don’t see are the statistics of how many hybrid owners are having no notable issues. So just take it all with a grain of tasty salt. Pretty much any vehicle forum will be like this. Just my opinion of course. But it’s good to stay critical, no harm in doing exhaustive research, but do be aware of the inherent bias of the most popular content on here, much like social media — controversy and intrigue tend to zoom to the top of the pile and stick around for a while. Anything resembling quantitative data/statistical sampling just isn’t available at this point.

You are soooooo/right,take it with a grain of salt, I have a Hybrid and i have had none of these issues yhat have talk about on here.

 

[zBernie]

Don’t have mine yet, but reading on this and other forums about catalytic converters overheating, various engine light codes… Makes me wonder how reliable this truck will be.. Anyone else rethinking their Maverick? Or waiting a year to see how it does? If I buy this truck it will be my only vehicle, so being in the shop weeks at a time not a option for me.

I have a 2013 Hyundai Sonata and just started experiencing a "blue screen of death", at least for the rear video camera. While researching this at the Hyundai forum, there are many horror stories there, regarding many model years. Most people don't report not having a problem, so I would not sweat it.

 

[Mav615]

3k miles on my Hybrid and love it as much as day 1. I have had an 05 Tacoma, 06 Ranger, 2011 Tacoma, 2012 Silverado, and 2015 Silverado in the past. The Maverick has been my favorite truck by far.

Most of those vehicles were customized and I have never been asked about a vehicle as much as the Maverick.

 

[Deleted member 5597]

I have 1200 miles on my hybrid. No problems whatsoever. It's a pure pleasure to own and drive! It's an amazing little truck!

 

[Jimmy C531]

Don’t have mine yet, but reading on this and other forums about catalytic converters overheating, various engine light codes… Makes me wonder how reliable this truck will be.. Anyone else rethinking their Maverick? Or waiting a year to see how it does? If I buy this truck it will be my only vehicle, so being in the shop weeks at a time not a option for me.

Have mine 2 months very satisfied and getting 48mpg with the cost of gas extremely happy I don't own a gas guzzler anymore.

 

[Scout]

Thank you all for your post, very helpful

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