Ford C-Max years to avoid
The Ford C-Max years to avoid are 2013, 2014 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2018 is the cleanest year on record.
473
Total complaints
11
Recall campaigns
2013–2018
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
C-Max years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | High complaint rate | 231 | |
| 2014 | High complaint rate | 104 |
Every C-Max year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 26 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 40 | 3 | |
| 2015 | 60 | 6 | |
| 2014avoid | 104 | 8 | |
| 2013avoid | 231 | 7 |
Common questions
What are the worst Ford C-Max years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the C-Max years to avoid are 2013, 2014. The cleanest year on record is 2018.
What is the best year for the Ford C-Max?
By complaint volume, 2018 has the cleanest NHTSA record among C-Max years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford C-Max have?
Across all model years, the C-Max has 11 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 473 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.