repaired · 2024 Q3
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
Risk. A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction.
2017 Ford C-MAXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2017 Ford C-MAX, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-413 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 22, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Ford C-MAX has problems
15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Steering
3Vehicle speed control
3Power train
2Wheels
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Engine
1Visibility/wiper
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2017 Ford C-MAX recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other C-MAX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C-MAX median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What C-MAX owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford C-Max Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel detached from the steering column. The contact stated that the steering wheel had loosened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a detached…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford C-MAX Hybrid. The contact stated while starting the vehicle in cold temperatures, the steering wheel was locked. The contact stated that the steering wheel operated as needed after the vehicle had warmed up. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD C-MAX. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE STEERING COLUMN FELT LOOSE AS IF IT WERE NOT ATTACHED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOKAN FORD (2 FRANKLIN PARK W #1, ST ALBANS CITY, VT), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT…
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