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2018 Ford C-MAX

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2018 Ford C-MAX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:25:39.804Z

Only 10 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford C-MAX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 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
2018: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
2013186
201479
201548
201633
201721
201810

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STEERING

2 of 10 total reports mention: steering.

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STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IS UNSAFE AS VEHICLE WANDERS WITHIN LANE PURPORTEDLY DUE TO ELECTRIC-ASSIST POWER STEERING. SPEEDS ABOVE 40MPH, VEHICLE REQUIRES EXCESSIVE STEERING INPUT TO STAY WITHIN LANE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181013

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 10 total reports mention: electrical system.

AIR BAGS

2 of 10 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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I recently rear ended a car and the front of the vechical was damaged. The air bag censor was destroyed, however the airbags did not come out. This was on a 2018 Ford c-max. Many people pointed out this malfunction and how my life was put at risk.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231106

I totalled my car. The steering wheel airbag failed to inflate

NHTSA ODI report, 20230919

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 of 10 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.

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THE RIGHT-HAND OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR CONTAINS A SMALL INSET MIRROR INTENDED TO PROVIDE A DIFFERENT ANGLE OF VIEW SO AS TO GIVE THE DRIVER VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES ALONGSIDE OR IN THE "BLIND SPOT." IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE MOUNTED AT AN ANGLE RELATIVE TO...

NHTSA ODI report, 20200211

SUSPENSION

1 of 10 total reports mentions: suspension.

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2018 TITANIUM FORD C-MAX WITH RATTLING/CLUNKING NOISE EMANATING FROM VEHICLE UNDERCARRIAGE. VEHICLE PURCHASED NEW NOW HAS FAILING STRUT BRACES (WHICH ALSO FAILED ON OUR NEW 2017 C-MAX).

NHTSA ODI report, 20190501

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Ford C-MAX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 22V413000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2018 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 2018 Ford C-MAX?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Ford C-MAX have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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