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2014 Ford C-MAX Energi Body and structure Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
13%of 30 total for the year
Median mileage
46,150miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi, 13% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,150 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“I bought this vehicle used in march of 2018. The 12 volt battery has completely drained numerous times the first month I owned it. About 10 - 12 times. Finally in april of 2018 I replaced the 12 volt batter to the tune of $155.00. I thought this would take care of the problem. It did for a few weeks. Then I would get up to leave for work and my battery would be dead again. I have been averaging 3-4 jumps a week to get car running. The battery was replaced yet again in july 2018. This week I have had to jump my car a total of 6 times in 5 days. I have been late to work twice. …”

NHTSA complaint #11161151, filed 2018-12

“There is a recall on door latch. Ford is making it impossible to get my car fixed because they will not allow the dealerdhip to order more than one set of parts at a time. The dealership must complete one work order before the next car's parts can be ordered, making it essentially impossible to make an appointment to get the recall issue resolved.”

NHTSA complaint #11000959, filed 2017-06

“The contact owns a 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi. The contact stated the front driver’s seat power seat was stuck in the reclined position. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer to be repaired. The vehicle was returned, and the contact became aware that the rear driver’s side door panel was loose, causing the door to not open properly. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer who diagnosed that the door panel was damaged and need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the parts not being available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11440251, filed 2021-11, 92,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017110%
201626%
201517%
2014413%
201348%

Other parts of the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi

Electrical system
16 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi

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.

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