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Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Ford C-Max

NHTSA data on file today

The 2016 Ford C-Max has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 24 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.

Recall campaigns on file

NHTSA #25V695000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
NHTSA #22V413000 Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable NHTSA notice
NHTSA #17V052000 Improper Weld Joints on Floor Pan NHTSA notice

Most-cited components in owner complaints

Back Over Prevention 7 complaints
Unknown or Other 6 complaints
Electrical System 3 complaints
Power Train 2 complaints
Service Brakes 2 complaints
Visibility/Wiper 2 complaints

Of the 24 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 24 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Recall notices and owner complaints for the 2016 Ford C-Max

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