How common are steering problems in the 2013 Ford C-Max?

NHTSA shows 39 steering complaints for the 2013 C-Max, which is 21% of the 187 total complaints filed for that year — the largest share among the C-Max model years listed.

Is there a steering recall for the 2013 Ford C-Max?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2013 C-Max steering system, even though several owners reported the same failure pattern seen in other model years.

At what mileage do steering failures happen on the 2013 C-Max?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 60,000 miles.

Did steering failures cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data for the 2013 C-Max steering complaints lists one crash and two injuries, with no fires reported.

Are other C-Max model years affected by steering complaints?

Yes. NHTSA lists steering complaints for 2014 (14 complaints, 18% share), 2015 (6, 12%), 2017 (3, 20%), and 2018 (2, 20%), while 2016 shows none.

2013 Ford C-Max Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 39 steering complaints for the 2013 Ford C-Max, 21% of that year's 187 total complaints — the highest share of any model year. Median mileage at failure was 60,000. One crash and two injuries were reported, and no related recall exists for this year.

Steering complaints: 39; 21% of 187
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering warning light illuminates followed by sudden loss of power steering assist, sometimes at highway speed.
Power steering intermittently cuts out after startup, working again after restarting the vehicle, then failing more often over time.
Owners describe a wobble or jerky feedback in the wheel when changing lanes, along with grinding or slipping noises during low-speed turns.
Complete loss of steering assist while parked or backing out, making the car very hard to turn.
Some owners report being quoted steering rack or module replacement after the power steering computer or rack triggered fault codes.

When 2013 Ford C-Max steering complaints were filed

First complaint May 11, 2014, latest Sep 8, 2025.

39 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2014 to Sep 2025; peak Apr 2017 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2013 Ford C-Max

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by C-Max model year

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

201339 (21%)
201414 (18%)
20156 (12%)
20160 (0%)
20173 (20%)
20182 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering problems in the 2013 Ford C-Max?: NHTSA shows 39 steering complaints for the 2013 C-Max, which is 21% of the 187 total complaints filed for that year — the largest share among the C-Max model years listed.
Is there a steering recall for the 2013 Ford C-Max?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2013 C-Max steering system, even though several owners reported the same failure pattern seen in other model years.
At what mileage do steering failures happen on the 2013 C-Max?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 60,000 miles.
Did steering failures cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data for the 2013 C-Max steering complaints lists one crash and two injuries, with no fires reported.
Are other C-Max model years affected by steering complaints?: Yes. NHTSA lists steering complaints for 2014 (14 complaints, 18% share), 2015 (6, 12%), 2017 (3, 20%), and 2018 (2, 20%), while 2016 shows none.