What's Wrong with the 1st Generation (2011–2012) C-Max?

C-Max owners have made 2 complaints about the 2011–2012 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 11th out of 94 Ford generations in overall reliability, with plenty of engine concerns.

What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

1st Generation (2011–2012) C-Max Key Numbers

  1. 1 model year

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 2 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 11th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 94 eligible generations.