2015 Ford C-MAX Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 14%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2015 Ford C-MAX, 14% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 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.
“1. On taking a trip from panama city beach, fl to indianapolis, in this cmax was parked & locked in the northwest florida beaches parking lot at approximately 9 am cst 2. At approximately 4:30 pm est a telephone call was received from the airport police informing me that the cmax was in the parking lot running with the lights on and I was asked to go to the parking lot and turn the automobile off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10954093, filed 2017-02, 40,000 miles“The hatchback door will not close properly. It was close, but then not latch. At time, it seems it has closed and latched, and then at odd times, the latch may not hold and will open the hatchback. This has happened repeatedly.”
NHTSA complaint #11386428, filed 2021-01, 80,000 miles“The rear drivers side door opened unexpectedly going around a turn and did not re-latch after it was closed. The door opened and slammed closed going around a turn and injured my son sitting in the back seat. The child locks on the door were still engaged during the incident and after. This is the second time it has happened. Both days were close to 100 degrees in temperature. The door intermittently does not latch.”
NHTSA complaint #11534478, filed 2023-07“2 issues 1) back-up camera has started to intermittently fail. Sometimes it displays when you start to back up then goes blank. 2) the driver side rear door is stuck shut. The inside panel binds against the door jam and prevents it from opening.”
NHTSA complaint #11576201, filed 2024-03“Backup camera does not work 50% of the time. Ford has a recall #25SA9 that is about a year old. Ford not provided any guidelines on when they will address the matter.”
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Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Ford C-MAX
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBrakes
3 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology