MYRModel Year Report

2016 Ford C-MAX

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2016 Ford C-MAX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:25:37.372Z

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 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 2013: 186 complaints 2013 2014: 79 complaints 2014 2015: 48 complaints 2015 2016: 33 complaints 2016 2017: 21 complaints 2017 2018: 10 complaints 2018
2016: 33 complaints
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YearComplaints
2013186
201479
201548
201633
201721
201810

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24%

24% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

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I have a 2016 Ford C-Max. On Saturday, 9-16-2023 my wife and I were traveling on Highway 69 in Prescott AZ. We turned off the highway and about 50 yards from Hwy 69 a STOP SAFELY NOW flashed on the instrument pannel.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230919

THE CAR WENT INTO "LIMP" MODE WHILE GOING 70 MPH. TOOK THE CAR IN AND WE WERE TOLD IT HAD A RECALL ON THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY. WE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND IT ISN'T LISTED ON THE NHTSA SITE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171004

1.REVERSE CAMERA STAYS ON 2.VERY SLOW TO RESPOND TO TOUCH 3.NAVIGATION 4.NAVIGATION NOT SAFE, FEATURES NOT DISABLED DURING DRIVING

NHTSA ODI report, 20170630

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD C-MAX. ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT ARRIVED BACK TO WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER IN THE PARKING SPOT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190417

Was driving it to a shop to do a transmission fluid exchange and got a big Stop Safely Now warning on the dash with an AdvanceTrac warning as well.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231002

WHEELS 6%

6% of complaints: wheels — 2 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY/WIPER 6%

6% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 2 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 6%

6% of complaints: engine — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owned a 2016 Ford C-Max. The contact stated that while coming to a stop in a parking lot attempting to obtain mail from a mailbox; the vehicle independently accelerated and it was unknown what gear the vehicle was stationed in.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250218

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20170308 — structure

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Focus and C-Max vehicles. The floor pan may have improperly welded left-hand apron joints.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the apron joints, repairing the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Campaign 17V052000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20221027 — power train

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022.

Campaign 22V413000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260102 — back over prevention

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years.

Campaign 25V695000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Ford C-MAX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 17V052000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V413000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V695000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2016 Ford C-MAX 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?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Ford C-MAX 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.