2015 Ford C-MAX Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Ford C-MAX, 5% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 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.
“At approximately 46,000 miles I was driving on a freeway in the rain and felt the steering was a little jerky I thought it was the wet road condition and wind. A few minutes later an alert popped up on the dashboard saying steering failure and to pull off road safely. I wasn't far from the Ford dealership where I purchased the car. After a diagnostic was done, I was informed that is was the rack and pinion. The dealership quoted me over 3,000.00 to replace. After consulting with my retired mechanic brother and another mechanic friend, they suggested I contact Ford. …”
NHTSA complaint #11206114, filed 2019-05, 46,000 miles“Outside brake lights stayed on after car was turned off. I see recalls on other 2015 Ford models for the same issue but mine is not on the list and I have to pay $748 for the repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11489262, filed 2022-10“Ford 2015 CMax Energi with 41,000 miles. I was driving on a 2 Lane Highway coming to a stoplight and had to press the brakes firmly to avoid an accident at which time my 2015 CMax Energi abruptly stopped w a growling noise,. The dashboard lit up like Christmas. I observed The ABS system/ABS module failure/malfunctioned lights. 2015 C Max Energi was available for inspection when I brought it to the dealership and verified it was ABS Module that had malfunctioned. I was told by the dealership for my safety and others not to drive the car. Sawgrass Ford retained my car for repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #11636375, filed 2025-01Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Ford C-MAX
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Ford C-MAX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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