2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid

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2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:15:59.707Z

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

2013: 121 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2013	121
2015	17
2016	8

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 37%

37% of complaints: electrical system — 45 distinct reports on file.

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THIRD TIME, ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WERE ACTING WONKY (RADIO, NO CONTROLS WORKED, NO SHUT OFF, NOT TURNING OFF WHEN DOOR OPENED, AFTER CAR TURNED OFF, PHONE PART OF SYNC DIDN'T WORK), THEN, NOT SURE WHEN, BUT, AFTER PARKING IN DRIVEWAY, AND NOT...

NHTSA ODI report, 20171116

ENGINE 14%

14% of complaints: engine — 17 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 12%

12% of complaints: steering — 14 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 14 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 7%

7% of complaints: structure — 9 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20130327 — latches/locks/linkages

Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Focus and C-Max vehicles built from November 16, 2012, through November 21, 2012; and model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from November 14, 2012, thr

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected rear door latches, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Com

Campaign 13V085000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20130805 — structure

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2013 C-Max hybrid vehicles, without panoramic roofs, that were manufactured January 19, 2012, through June 25, 2013.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install energy absorbers between the headliner and the roof. The recall began on August 5, 2013. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13C02.

Campaign 13V303000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20131030 — electrical system, equipment

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus Electric vehicles and 2013 C-Max vehicles equipped with the Intelligent Access Push Button Start System. In the affected vehi

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the door chime, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2013. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-

Campaign 13V475000 — check if this car was fixed

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

2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for electrical system issues (45 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine issues (17 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for steering issues (14 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 13V085000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
Verify recall 13V303000 (structure) has been completed.
Verify recall 13V475000 (electrical system, equipment) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid 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 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

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