2014 Ford C-MAX Energi Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C-MAX Energi years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi. That ranks 3rd out of 5 C-MAX Energi model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (16 complaints, 53%), typically at around 25,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 30owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 16 | 53% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 13% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 13% | 46,150 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 10% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 7% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 7% | 32,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 7% | 21,996 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 3% | 110,700 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | 43,601 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Ford C-MAX Energi recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- Door Latch Failures (RQ19005) — opened Dec 19, 2019, closed Feb 7, 2022, led to recall 20V177000.
- Door Latch Failure (PE16001) — opened Jan 16, 2016, closed Oct 29, 2016, led to recall 16V643000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact stated while attempting to reverse, the rear-view camera displayed a blank screen. Several unknown messages were displayed. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was referred to the dealer for…
The contact owns a 2014 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle was idling rough. The check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The vehicle was taken to…
The contact owns a 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi. The contact stated the front driverâs seat power seat was stuck in the reclined position. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer to be repaired. The vehicle was returned, and the contact became aware that the rear driverâs side door panel was…
2014 ford c-max energi. Consumer writes in regards to defective charging cord for vehicle. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair. *js *js
My daughter drove the 2014 ford c max to pick up my younger daughter and had a blowout with her tire on june 26, 2019. She heard the front tire popped and had to merge from the left lane to the right shoulder. The sidewall had a hole and wasn't able to fix so had to call the tow truck. This…
Other Ford C-MAX Energi years
← 2013 C-MAX Energi · 2015 C-MAX Energi →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 C-MAX Energi | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 C-MAX Energi | 32 | 0 |
| 2015 C-MAX Energi | 15 | 0 |
| 2014 | 30 | 0 |
| 2013 C-MAX Energi | 50 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C-MAX Energi model years, the 2014 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.