How serious did it get for owners?

5% of the 386 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: 19; Fire reported: 14; Crash reported: 3.

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

Data and chart by CalcScrape: Valve Cover Gasket Replacement