2017 Ford C-MAX
Only 21 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 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 21
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2017
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2017: 21 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 186 |
| 2014 | 80 |
| 2015 | 53 |
| 2016 | 35 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Only 21 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
4 of 21 total reports mention: steering.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2017 Ford C-MAX Hybrid. The contact stated while starting the vehicle in cold temperatures, the steering wheel was locked. The contact stated that the steering wheel operated as needed after the vehicle had warmed up.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-24
Vehicle speed control
4 of 21 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing throttle.
Power train
3 of 21 total reports mention: power train.
Wheels
3 of 21 total reports mention: wheels, most commonly citing lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.
Show complaint excerpts
Lug nuts are deforming. Costco techs require 3 sockets to obtain proper torque. Two piece construction is problematic.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-29
Electrical system
2 of 21 total reports mention: electrical system.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2022-10-27Power train22V413000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Ford C-MAX — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V413000 · Power train
FAQ
- Is the 2017 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 2017 Ford C-MAX?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Ford C-MAX have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.