Ford C-Max recalls & problems by year
27 recalls and 373 owner complaints across 6 model years (2013–2018).
Most complaints2013187 complaints
Most recalls20148 recalls
Crashes reported26in owner complaints
Injuries reported210 deaths
| Year | NHTSA stars | EPA mpg | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4★ | 40 mpg | 1 | 10 |
| 2017 | 4★ | 40 mpg | 1 | 15 |
| 2016 | 4★ | 39 mpg | 3 | 24 |
| 2015 | 4★ | 39 mpg | 6 | 57 |
| 2014 | 4★ | 39 mpg | 8 | 80 |
| 2013 | 4★ | 40 mpg | 8 | 187 |
Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.
Most-reported problem areas, all years
- Electrical system — 87 complaints
- Power train — 70 complaints
- Steering — 64 complaints
- Unknown or other — 64 complaints
- Engine — 25 complaints
- Back over prevention — 21 complaints
- Structure — 18 complaints
- Air bags — 17 complaints