MYRModel Year Report

2016 Ford C-MAX Energi

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2016 Ford C-MAX Energi
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:01:13.929Z

Only 12 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford C-MAX Energi Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 2013: 50 complaints 2013 2014: 30 complaints 2014 2015: 15 complaints 2015 2016: 12 complaints 2016 2017: 4 complaints 2017
2016: 12 complaints
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YearComplaints
201350
201430
201515
201612
20174

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

8 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing accessory and horn.

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The contact owns a 2016 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the contact attempted to honk at another vehicle, but the horn failed to respond while depressed.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240711

The contact owns a 2016 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact stated while in reverse (R) and backing up at 3 MPH the back-over prevention camera failed and displayed a black screen.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240416

Also filed under BACK OVER PREVENTION

WHILE I WAS DRIVING & TURNING AROUND A CORNER ON A CITY STREET IN NEWPORT, RI, A SILENT WARNING FLASHED ON THE CAR DASH IN LARGE RED CAPITAL LETTERS, READING: "STOP SAFELY NOW!" BUT THE ENGINE STOPPED IMMEDIATELY - BEFORE I COULD APPLY THE BRAKE -...

NHTSA ODI report, 20181017

Also filed under ENGINE

STEERING

2 of 12 total reports mention: steering.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND THE STEERING WHEEL STOPPED RESPONDING. THE ONLY WAY TO GET THE STEERING WHEEL TO RESPOND WAS TO MAKE DRASTIC TURNS THAT WOULD TAKE ME ACROSS 3 LANES OF HIGHWAY AND THEN BACK THE OTHER WAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180421

ENGINE

2 of 12 total reports mention: engine.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

2 of 12 total reports mention: back over prevention.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 12 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT WHEN MY CAR ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN I WAS TRANSITIONING FROM PAVEMENT TO GRAVEL WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT THAT TRANSITION PERIOD. THE CAR SURGED FORWARD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170327

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Ford C-MAX Energi — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2016 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 2016 Ford C-MAX Energi?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Ford C-MAX Energi have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.