2014 Ford C-MAX Energi Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
50/100
#3 most-complained of 5 C-MAX Energi years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi has a complaint index of 50, ranking 3rd worst out of 5 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Electrical System issues dominate with 16 complaints (53% share) and one reported fire, with median failure mileage around 25,000.
- Complaints
- 30
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 38
- 40 city / 36 hwy
Top 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System16 (53%)
- Structure & Body6 (20%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (13%)
- Fuel System3 (10%)
- Engine2 (7%)
- Other2 (7%)
- Steering2 (7%)
- Brakes1 (3%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (3%)
What owners report
- Charge cords and portable chargers reportedly overheated or melted during charging, in one case causing a fire in the garage.
- Owners describe warning sensors and dashboard alerts triggering repeatedly after rain or humidity exposure, sometimes with no diagnostic code found.
- USB and phone charging ports reportedly stopped charging connected phones, with the device losing power entirely.
- Drivers report a 'stop safely' warning light appearing mid-drive with the engine cutting out completely before restarting after pulling over.
- Owners of vehicles towed behind an RV describe violent tire shaking when the wheels returned to center after a turn.
- Door latches reportedly failed, causing all four doors to open independently while driving around 40 mph.
2014 Ford C-MAX Energi recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2014 Ford C-MAX Energi fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 40 MPG
- Highway
- 36 MPG
- Combined
- 38 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,700
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular Gas and Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other C-MAX Energi years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi reliable?
- Compared to other C-MAX Energi model years, 2014 ranks 3rd worst out of 5 with a complaint index of 50 and a Caution verdict. Electrical System complaints make up 53% of reported issues, including one fire.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi?
- NHTSA complaint data shows the Electrical System is the top problem area, with 16 complaints (53% share) and a median failure mileage of 25,000.
- Does the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2014 model year, though sample complaints reference a door latch recall affecting the vehicle.
- How does the 2014 C-MAX Energi compare to other years?
- The 2013 model has a higher complaint index of 100 and an Avoid verdict, while 2015 (index 25) and 2017 (index 0) score better, ranked Good and Best respectively.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi?
- EPA rates it at 38 mpg combined (40 city / 36 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $1,700.