no report yet
Structure
Risk. In the event of a crash, an occupant could be at an increased risk of an injury.
2013 Ford Redundant C-MAX HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 120 owner complaints about the 2013 Ford Redundant C-MAX Hybrid, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 13, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Ford Redundant C-MAX Hybrid has problems
120 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
49Electrical system
17Engine
15Power train
15Steering
13Structure1 crash/fire/injury
11Latches/locks/linkages
7Service brakes
6Air bags
5Fuel/propulsion system
3015 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 49 | 0 |
| Engine | 17 | 0 |
| Power train | 15 | 0 |
| Steering | 15 | 0 |
| Structure | 13 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 11 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 3 |
| Air bags | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 30 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2013 Ford Redundant C-MAX Hybrid 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.
no report yet
Latches/locks/linkages
Risk. The operator may incorrectly believe the child lock is engaged.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
16kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 45 electrical system complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
26under 30k miles45under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other Redundant C-MAX Hybrid 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 Redundant C-MAX Hybrid median. How we score
'13'15
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Redundant C-MAX Hybrid owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid. The contact stated that on several occasions, while the vehicle was parked, it failed to start. The vehicle was jump-started on several occasions but needed to be towed occasionally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 15-20 MPH, the steering wheel was wobbly. The contact exited the highway immediately and was able to pull over to the side of the roadway. The contact then pulled into a parking lot and the vehicle was towed…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid. The contact stated while driving on three occasions at approximately 30-55 MPH, several unknown warning lights were flashing. The message to shift to park(P) was flashing. The vehicle was shifted to park, and the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The…
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