2016 Ford C-MAX Energi
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.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2016: 12 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 50 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 4 |
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, 2024-07-11
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, 2024-04-16
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, 2018-10-17
Also filed under Engine
Steering
2 of 12 total reports mention: steering.
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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, 2018-04-21
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.
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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, 2017-03-27
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Ford C-MAX Energi — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.