Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 120 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #13V303000 Energy Absorber Between the Headliner/FMVSS 201 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V085000 Driver Side Child Lock may not Function NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 49 complaints
- Engine 17 complaints
- Power Train 15 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints
- Structure 13 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 11 complaints
Of the 120 complaints on file, 5 report a crash; across all 120 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,200–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid has an average reliability rating based on limited recall and complaint data. Two recalls and a moderate number of complaints suggest some common issues but no widespread failures. The most frequent complaints relate to the electrical system and engine, but evidence is insufficient to confirm high failure rates.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
| Engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $600–$2,500 | occasional |
| Power train | 80,000–110,000 miles | $800–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad inspections
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Engine coolant checks
- Battery health inspections
- Transmission fluid checks
- Hybrid system inspections
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dimming interior lights
- Engine misfires
- Delayed gear engagement
- Steering vibrations
- Brake pedal softness
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.