MYRModel Year Report

2014 Ford C-MAX Energi

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2014 Ford C-MAX Energi
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:16:00.466Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford C-MAX Energi Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 2013: 50 complaints 2013 2014: 30 complaints 2014 2015: 14 complaints 2015 2016: 12 complaints 2016 2017: 4 complaints 2017
2014: 30 complaints
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YearComplaints
201350
201430
201514
201612
20174

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 53%

53% of complaints: electrical system — 16 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD C-MAX ENERGI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PLUGGED IN AND RECHARGING IN THE GARAGE. TWO HOURS LATER, AN EXTENSIVE FIRE ERUPTED FROM THE CHARGE CORD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160810

I NOW FIND THAT THE CHARGER FOR THE CAR BATTERY WAS RECALLED ABOUT 6 WEEKS AGO AND THERE IS NO REPLACEMENT AVAILABLE AS YET.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181001

AFTER RAIN, THE SENSOR WARNING ON MY CAR WENT OFF ALMOST CONTINUOUSLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS ON THE DASHBOARD, AND I RAN A VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC TEST THAT CLAIMED EVERYTHING TO BE FINE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141001

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.

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AFTER RAIN, THE SENSOR WARNING ON MY CAR WENT OFF ALMOST CONTINUOUSLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS ON THE DASHBOARD, AND I RAN A VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC TEST THAT CLAIMED EVERYTHING TO BE FINE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141001

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 3 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 7%

7% of complaints: steering — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20160116 — PE (closed 20161029)

Door Latch Failure

I 20191219 — RQ (closed 20220207)

Door Latch Failures

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Ford C-MAX Energi — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.