djc Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Toyota recalls 2010-2014 Prius V, perhaps the closest C-max competitor.Software glitch can cause the car to shut down while being driven. May provide some perspective for C-max software problems. http://www.businessinsider.com/afp-toyota-recalls-625000-prius-cars-other-hybrids-globally-2015-7 C-MaxSea and ptjones 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Smith Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 complex vehicles have problems..... C-MaxSea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezy Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Toyota recalls 2010-2014 Prius V, perhaps the closest C-max competitor.Software glitch can cause the car to shut down while being driven. May provide some perspective for C-max software problems. http://www.businessinsider.com/afp-toyota-recalls-625000-prius-cars-other-hybrids-globally-2015-7 So, the C-Max has "...problems of unexpected stops related to software."? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls973800 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 So, the C-Max has "...problems of unexpected stops related to software."? Actually, just the opposite. Some engines do not shut off even if the ignition switch or button has been shut off. Related to software. http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1098994_ford-c-max-hybrids-recalled-to-fix-engine-shut-off-problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezy Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Actually, just the opposite. Some engines do not shut off even if the ignition switch or button has been shut off. Related to software. http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1098994_ford-c-max-hybrids-recalled-to-fix-engine-shut-off-problem Cool, the pro-active recall notice is already out; 5 MY for Prius V and 1 MY for C-Max. Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djc Posted July 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 A bit more detail: “In the involved vehicles, the current software settings for the motor/generator control ECU and hybrid control ECU could result in higher thermal stress in certain transistors, potentially causing them to become damaged. If this happens, various warning lights will illuminate and the vehicle can enter a failsafe mode. In rare circumstances, the hybrid system might shut down while the vehicle is being driven, resulting in the loss of power and the vehicle coming to a stop”, says the automaker in its press release.The affected Toyota Prius v hybrid vehicles are from the 2012 to 2014 model years.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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