2015 Ford C-MAX Energi Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C-MAX Energi years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ford C-MAX Energi. That ranks 4th out of 5 C-MAX Energi model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is back over prevention (5 complaints, 33%), typically at around 82,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 33% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 27% | 19,450 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 20% | 31,750 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% | 8,200 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 7% | 8,200 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 7% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | 8,200 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 7% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 7% | 4,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Ford C-MAX Energi recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2015 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 2015 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the rearview camera was inoperative, and the image was intermittently upside down. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the cause of…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image failed to function properly, and the image appeared upside down. The contact received notification of NHTSA…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact called the local dealer and the manufacturer for an ETA on parts availability and was informed that a date was not available. The contact was informed…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-MAX Energi. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a black screen. The contact stated that occasionally the rear-view camera displayed images of previous displays. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or…
Other Ford C-MAX Energi years
← 2014 C-MAX Energi · 2016 C-MAX Energi →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 C-MAX Energi | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 C-MAX Energi | 32 | 0 |
| 2015 | 15 | 0 |
| 2014 C-MAX Energi | 30 | 0 |
| 2013 C-MAX Energi | 50 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford C-MAX Energi?
Owners most often report back over prevention, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, back over prevention, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Ford C-MAX Energi?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2015 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 2015 has far fewer 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.