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Ford C-MAX EnergiModel year report

2014 Ford C-MAX Energi Problems

Compared with other Ford C-MAX Energi years

Typical for this model

45/100 0.9× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
30filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
32,000miles, 19 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
38 mpgcombined (gas only), 2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid FWD · 40 city / 36 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi. The part named most often is electrical system, with 16 complaints (53% of the total), followed by body and structure (4) and transmission and drivetrain (4). 19 of the complaints include a mileage, and 74% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 32,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 22 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 13 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 2 Ford C-MAX Energi model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 45 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Equipment (1), Other or unknown (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “I now find that the charger for the car battery was recalled about 6 weeks ago and there is no replacement available as yet. The charger is supposed to add 18 miles to the battery but last time I plugged it in while parked in front of my house, overnight (about 10 hours) it took 10 mgw, and charged for one mile. And the charger was hot. It was plugged directly into a wall socket outside my house.”

NHTSA complaint #11132699, filed 2018-10, 50,700 miles

Body and structure: “After rain, the sensor warning on my car went off almost continuously. There were no warning signs on the dashboard, and I ran a vehicle diagnostic test that claimed everything to be fine. I tried using my car hours later (by this time my car was dry and had been parked in an indoor garage). When putting the car into reverse or drive the loud warning sound again went off. Sometimes it is a continuous sound, other times it starts when I come to a stop at a red light or stop sign (even when there are no cars or anything nearby my car to would set the sensors off). …”

NHTSA complaint #10640680, filed 2014-10, 300 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Unable to turn off car with keyless ignition. Computer seemed to think car was off and wouldn't let me turn it on because it thought it was plugged in (which it was not) and the engine was running and I couldn't turn it off.”

NHTSA complaint #10846313, filed 2016-03, 25,000 miles

Fuel system: “Received a stop safely now dash indicator light while driving on a city street approaching an intersection. Car began losing power and I applied the brake to stop prior to intersection. Placed the car in park and attempted to turn vehicle off, but car did not respond or power down. Accessory items were still functioning in car, but unable to get the car to switch into gear and drive. Eventually, placed the car in neutral and pushed vehicle into a parking lot. After 10 minutes I was able to turn the car off and on, but still unable to get the vehicle to go into motion. …”

NHTSA complaint #11016422, filed 2017-08, 32,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

74% of the 19 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 13,000 and 50,700 miles.

16%0–1016%10–2542%25–5016%50–755%75–1005%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (19 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 32,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2014201520162017720182019202120232025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Cmax Energi · hatchback FWD★★★★☆4 / 4554 · 14.7% risk

Neighbouring years: 2013: same overall rating; 2015: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); plug-in hybrid figures are for gasoline-only (hybrid mode) driving, so no annual cost is shown.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid FWD2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybridCVT403638 gas only—

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 22 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 22 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford C-MAX Energi

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20171012,9480439—Not enough data
20163248,500043850 · TypicalStable
20151520,0000438—Falling
20143032,000043845 · TypicalRising
20135045,450143865 · MoreFalling

All Ford C-MAX Energi model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi have?

NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 16 complaints (53% of the total), followed by body and structure with 4.

Has the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi 4 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi (C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid, 2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid) at 38 mpg combined, 40 city and 36 highway when running on gasoline in hybrid mode. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi reported?

Among the 19 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 32,000 miles and the middle half falls between 13,000 and 50,700 miles; 74% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.