What did owners say they paid?

Half of the 40 owners who wrote a dollar amount gave $1,013 or less; one in ten wrote more than $3,127.

Lowest tenth paid up to$130

A quarter paid up to$250

Half paid up to (median)$1,013

Three quarters paid up to$2,100

Nine in ten paid up to$3,127

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