2017 Ford C-Max Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Ford C-Max.

20162018
Complaints
26
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2017 Ford C-Max Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Steering Defects

#23 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#33 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Ford C-Max.

Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Throttle
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2017 Ford C-Max

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~2,925,968 vehicles.

22V413000Power Train:shift Linkage/cable/rod · Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
~2,925,968 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Other Ford C-Max Years

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2017 Ford C-Max — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Ford C-Max reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Ford C-Max has 26 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Ford C-Max?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (4 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (3 complaints); Unintended Acceleration (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2017 Ford C-Max?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Ford C-Max include 2 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Ford C-Max have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,925,968 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Ford C-Max?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Ford C-Max reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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