2016 Ford C-MAX Energi Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C-MAX Energi years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford C-MAX Energi. That ranks 2nd out of 5 C-MAX Energi model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (13 complaints, 41%), typically at around 50,500 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 32owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 | 13 | 41% | 50,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 16% | 44,500 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 13% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 9% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 9% | 26,100 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 9% | 45,495 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 6% | 2,600 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% | 13,100 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 2,600 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Ford C-MAX Energi recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 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.
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 2016 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 contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera failed to display an image as…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford C-Max Hybrid. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera image appeared upside down. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was referred to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact stated that while charging the hybrid battery, the battery stopped charging after 15-16 minutes. The contact stated that the battery could only be charged for 15-16 minutes at a time. The contact stated that there was a red triangle warning…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Service Power Steering" was displayed, and the steering wheel suddenly became difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the steering…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford C-Max. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard an abnormal sound emanating from the engine compartment, prompting her to discontinue driving the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who…
Other Ford C-MAX Energi years
← 2015 C-MAX Energi · 2017 C-MAX Energi →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 C-MAX Energi | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 32 | 0 |
| 2015 C-MAX Energi | 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 2016 Ford C-MAX Energi?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, back over prevention problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ford C-MAX Energi?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 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 2016 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.