2015 Ford C-MAX Hybrid
Only 17 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 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2015: 17 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 121 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Only 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Back over prevention
7 of 17 total reports mention: back over prevention.
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The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max Hybrid. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the rearview camera screen intermittently be darkened and was inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the residence.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-14
The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max Hybrid. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera failed to activate as needed. Additionally, the contact stated while reversing on other occasions, the rearview camera image was black.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-15
Power train
3 of 17 total reports mention: power train.
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The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The contact stated that the more the accelerator pedal was depressed, the louder the sound became.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-22
Steering
2 of 17 total reports mention: steering.
Service brakes
2 of 17 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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After starting the car with the keyless ignition the brakes remain locked. Restarts may release the brakes. Stomping on the brake may release the brakes. It's intermittent. Sometimes it occurs when driving eg.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-04
Visibility/wiper
1 of 17 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
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I was driving home from work, doing about 35 MPH in stop and go traffic, when I heard a loud almost metallic "Pop" From the exterior rear.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-17
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2016-01-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2016-10-29 Door Latch Failure
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2019-12-19Recall queryClosed 2022-02-07 Door Latch Failures
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2015 Ford C-MAX Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Back over prevention: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2015 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 2015 Ford C-MAX Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is back over prevention, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Ford C-MAX Hybrid 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.