Ford C-Max vs Fiat 500
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 | Fiat 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 458 | 1,118 |
| Model years covered | 2013–2018 | 2011–2018 |
| Worst model year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Best model year | 2017 | 2017 |
| Crashes reported | 30 | 78 |
| Fires reported | 12 | 20 |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 50 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 12.7% | 13.2% |
Ford C-Max by year
What breaks
Electrical System
86
18.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
70
15.3%
Steering
64
14.0%
Other & Unspecified
62
13.5%
Engine & Cooling
27
5.9%
Body & Structure
18
3.9%
Airbags
16
3.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
16
3.5%
Fiat 500 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
393
35.2%
Electrical System
137
12.3%
Engine & Cooling
111
9.9%
Other & Unspecified
89
8.0%
Airbags
52
4.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
44
3.9%
Steering
38
3.4%
Brakes
35
3.1%