How serious did it get for owners?

7% of the 75 complaints report a tow, the most common serious outcome; the other outcomes counted below are rarer, and an owner can file without mentioning one.

Outcomes owners reported in complaints about this part. Towed: 5; Crash reported: 4; Injury reported: 4.

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

Data and chart by CalcScrape: Car Frame Repair Cost Calculator