Ford C-Max Energi vs Buick Roadmaster
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Ford C-Max Energi | Buick Roadmaster |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 181 | 452 |
| Model years covered | 2013–2017 | 1989–1999 |
| Worst model year | 2013 | 1994 |
| Best model year | 2017 | 1996 |
| Crashes reported | 17 | 61 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 12 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 43 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15.5% | 25.7% |
Ford C-Max Energi by year
What breaks
Electrical System
56
30.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
18
9.9%
Steering
18
9.9%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
13
7.2%
Body & Structure
12
6.6%
Other & Unspecified
12
6.6%
Engine & Cooling
10
5.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
10
5.5%
Buick Roadmaster by year
What breaks
Brakes
63
13.9%
Electrical System
44
9.7%
Engine & Cooling
40
8.8%
Suspension
38
8.4%
Airbags
33
7.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
29
6.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
27
6.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
27
6.0%