Ford C-MAX Energi recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 127 owner complaints for the Ford C-MAX Energi (model years 2013–2017). The most reported problem area is electrical system (52 complaints), followed by power train (18 complaints).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2013 (50), 2016 (32) and 2014 (30). Among model years at least two years old, the 2017 has the fewest complaints on file (10).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford C-MAX Energi model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 52 | 4 of 5 | |
| Power train | 18 | 4 of 5 | |
| Steering | 17 | 4 of 5 | |
| Structure | 11 | 4 of 5 | |
| Back over prevention | 11 | 4 of 5 |
All 1 recall
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13V475000 | Oct 17, 2013 | Equipment: electrical, anti-theft devices | 2013 | 23,000 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 9 complaints and a fire in 4 complaints; 6 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.