KIA Sorento Hybrid vs Ford C-Max
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 | KIA Sorento Hybrid | Ford C-Max |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 187 | 459 |
| Model years covered | 2021–2025 | 2013–2018 |
| Worst model year | 2025 | 2014 |
| Best model year | 2021 | 2017 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 30 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 12 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 16 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 2.7% | 12.6% |
KIA Sorento Hybrid by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
49
26.2%
Electrical System
31
16.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
28
15.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
26
13.9%
Other & Unspecified
19
10.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
6
3.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
6
3.2%
Brakes
5
2.7%
Ford C-Max by year
What breaks
Electrical System
86
18.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
70
15.3%
Steering
64
13.9%
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%