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I haven't seen or heard of too many C-MAX pack failures yet. Some 2nd Generation Prius (2005-2009) owners are experiencing pack failures now with 15 year old NiMH packs and more than 200K mi on their cars. One person got rid of a 2006 Prius with 250K mi not because of the battery, but because the catalytic converter replacement would have cost $3K. A pack replacement would probably be comparable to the cost of a transmission -- $2-5K depending on whether you buy a new pack or get one rebuilt. C-MAX uses Lithium ion battery pack so it may not be directly comparable but I am more worried about transmission failure than HVB battery failure in my C-MAX.

YES!!! That did it. Thank you, darrelld. If anyone else has this problem, here is the solution: 1. Access the fusebox in the passenger foot area under the glove compartment by squeeze-pulling off the two black pegs, and then removing the soft felt cover. 2. Use needle nose pliers to gently pull out fuse number 69 (instrument panel). The number is to the right of the relevant plug. It is marked with a #5. 3. Turn on the car. You'll need to goose the gas pedal to get the engine to turn on. It will be weird since there is nothing on your dashboard lighting up, but you can hear it. 4. Wait five minutes, turn off the car. 5. Use the pliers to position the fuse back in its slot, then push it into place with your finger. 6. Replace the cover and pegs 7. Turn the car on again and let the system reboot.