How common are electrical system complaints on the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi?

NHTSA lists 16 electrical system complaints for the 2014 C-MAX Energi, which is 53% of all 30 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the electrical system on the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi?

The JSON provided does not list any related recalls tied specifically to this dataset, though several sample complaints reference NHTSA recall campaign 18v592000 concerning the charging cord/electrical system.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2014 C-MAX Energi is 25,000 miles.

Did any electrical complaints involve fires or crashes?

NHTSA data shows one fire and zero crashes and zero injuries among the 16 electrical system complaints for this model year.

How does 2014 compare to other C-MAX Energi years for electrical complaints?

The 2014 model year had 16 electrical complaints (53% share), higher in share than 2013's 19 complaints (38%), 2015's 4 complaints (27%), 2016's 14 complaints (44%), and 2017's 2 complaints (20%).

2014 Ford C-MAX Energi Electrical System Problems

Owners filed 16 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi, 53% of its 30 total complaints for the year. The median mileage at failure was 25,000 miles, and one complaint involved a charging cord fire.

Electrical System complaints: 16; 53% of 30
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 25,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

The 120-volt charging cord overheats during charging, in some cases reaching over 150 degrees and browning the outlet, and in one case starting a fire while the car sat plugged in overnight.
The charge port housing cap detaches from the vehicle after roughly two years of use.
A 'stop safely now' warning appears while driving, accompanied by a loss of engine power that in some cases requires pulling over.
The keyless ignition system fails to recognize that the car is off, preventing the driver from turning the engine off or on properly.
Moisture-related sensor warnings sound continuously after rain even though diagnostic tests show no fault.
USB and cell-phone charging ports in the center console stop charging connected phones entirely.

When 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 1, 2014, latest Dec 30, 2019.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2014 to Dec 2019; peak Jun 2016 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by C-MAX Energi model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201319 (38%)
201416 (53%)
20154 (27%)
201614 (44%)
20172 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical system complaints on the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi?: NHTSA lists 16 electrical system complaints for the 2014 C-MAX Energi, which is 53% of all 30 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the electrical system on the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi?: The JSON provided does not list any related recalls tied specifically to this dataset, though several sample complaints reference NHTSA recall campaign 18v592000 concerning the charging cord/electrical system.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2014 C-MAX Energi is 25,000 miles.
Did any electrical complaints involve fires or crashes?: NHTSA data shows one fire and zero crashes and zero injuries among the 16 electrical system complaints for this model year.
How does 2014 compare to other C-MAX Energi years for electrical complaints?: The 2014 model year had 16 electrical complaints (53% share), higher in share than 2013's 19 complaints (38%), 2015's 4 complaints (27%), 2016's 14 complaints (44%), and 2017's 2 complaints (20%).