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2013-2017 · 5 model years

Ford Cmax Energi Problems by year

Owners have filed 462 complaints about the Ford Cmax Energi across 5 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2013 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (228), while 2017 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the transmission & drivetrain.

Most complaints for its age2013228 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 2013
Complaints
462
Recalls
0
Crashes
32
Fires
15
Injuries
25
Deaths
0

Cmax Energi complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
201722021Acceleration & cruise controlA
201646071Electrical systemC
2015600110Electrical systemC
2014106065Electrical systemD
2013228068Electrical systemF

Most common Cmax Energi problems

Latest Cmax Energi complaints

2015 Ford Cmax EnergiDriver assistance

The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the rearview camera was inoperative, and the image was intermittently upside down. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that a software update was needed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the...

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failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that another unknown software update was needed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and stated that the parts were only available for the 2022 Mustang vehicles. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.

Filed Incident Back over preventionNHTSA 11751168
2015 Ford Cmax EnergiDriver assistance

The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image failed to function properly, and the image appeared upside down. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Incident Back over preventionNHTSA 11733422
2016 Ford Cmax EnergiDriver assistance

The contact owns a 2016 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera failed to display an image as intended on the center digital screen. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

Filed Incident Back over preventionNHTSA 11714259
2015 Ford Cmax EnergiDriver assistance

The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Incident Back over preventionNHTSA 11714148
2015 Ford Cmax EnergiDriver assistance

The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact called the local dealer and the manufacturer for an ETA on parts availability and was informed that a date was not available. The contact was informed that another letter would be sent from the manufacturer whenever the part was available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Incident Back over preventionNHTSA 11713998
2015 Ford Cmax EnergiDriver assistance

The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-MAX Energi. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a black screen. The contact stated that occasionally the rear-view camera displayed images of previous displays. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact was an elderly person who needed the use of the rear-view camera display and needed the vehicle to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Incident Back over preventionNHTSA 11711546

Questions about the Ford Cmax Energi

Which Ford Cmax Energi years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2013 (228), 2014 (106), 2015 (60). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2013 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Ford Cmax Energi years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2017 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Cmax Energi years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Ford Cmax Energi problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (131), transmission & drivetrain (85), steering (78) most often.

How many recalls does the Ford Cmax Energi have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any Ford Cmax Energi model year on file.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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