How serious did it get for owners?

8% of the 870 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

What it shows: Towed is the largest at 70, followed by Injury reported at 28; the smallest shown is Crash reported at 2.

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

Data and chart by CalcScrape: Exhaust Pipe Replacement