What did owners say they paid?

Half of the 27 owners who wrote a dollar amount gave $800 or less; one in ten wrote more than $1,100.

Lowest tenth paid up to$600

A quarter paid up to$750

Half paid up to (median)$800

Three quarters paid up to$875

Nine in ten paid up to$1,100

These are bills owners wrote down, often covering more than this one repair. They show how far a job can run; get written quotes for your own car.

Source: NHTSA owner complaint files · file downloaded 2026-10-05