2014 Chrysler 300 vs 2014 Ford C-Max
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Chrysler 300 | 2014 Ford C-Max |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 236 | 80 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 311 | 94 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–23 | 39 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 37,000 mi | 53,787 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chrysler 300 | Ford C-Max |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 72 | 20 |
| Power Train | 69 | 18 |
| Engine | 25 | 5 |
| Steering | 11 | 14 |
| Air Bags | 17 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 20 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 0 |
2014 Chrysler 300
2014 Ford C-Max
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.