Ford C-Max vs Mitsubishi Lancer
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 | Mitsubishi Lancer |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 458 | 1,139 |
| Model years covered | 2013–2018 | 1996–2017 |
| Worst model year | 2014 | 2002 |
| Best model year | 2017 | 2016 |
| Crashes reported | 30 | 155 |
| Fires reported | 12 | 19 |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 87 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 12.7% | 23.2% |
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%
Mitsubishi Lancer by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
161
14.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
151
13.3%
Engine & Cooling
132
11.6%
Airbags
117
10.3%
Suspension
78
6.8%
Electrical System
74
6.5%
Brakes
72
6.3%
Body & Structure
60
5.3%