2017 Ford C-MAX Energi Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C-MAX Energi years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 5th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford C-MAX Energi. That ranks 5th out of 5 C-MAX Energi model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 20%), typically at around 77,250 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 | 2 | 20% | 77,250 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 20% | 11,895 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 20% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 10% | 77,250 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 10% | 400 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Ford C-MAX Energi recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 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.
At night I noticed the indicator light came on for tire pressure drove to the next gas station to check it was flat tire I looked every where for the spare tire no luck.called dealer told me where to look. Then he checked something and said it came with a air pump under the passenger seat. I read…
Steering wheel became loose. Within a week I took it into a Ford dealer who confirmed this was a serious safety concern. They worked on the problem a day later. Steering wheel bolt was damaged and would not retain torque. The steering wheel bolt was replaced by dealer.
Lug nuts are deforming. Costco techs require 3 sockets to obtain proper torque. Two piece construction is problematic.
The contact owned a 2017 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact stated while starting the vehicle in the parking lot of her residence, there was a strong burning odor and several unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the steering wheel and the brakes were inoperable, and the vehicle lost motive…
The vehicle accelerate on its own accord, despite no foot or pressure to the accelerator, even going uphill and including after braking. For example, ona flat road, I stepped on the brakes and began to decelerate, I released the brake and the vehicle immediately began to accelerate forward at a…
Other Ford C-MAX Energi years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 C-MAX Energi | 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 2017 Ford C-MAX Energi?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Ford C-MAX Energi?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 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 2017 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.