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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
1,015 NHTSA complaints about engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve) issues across 39 makes and 249 models.
Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.
NHTSA ODI component intake brief
ODI category ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
1,015 filings · 249 models · 39 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS MODERATE 1,015 ODI rows
- MODELS 249 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 39 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 1.8% 18 crash-flagged
- RANK #156 of 696 categories
- SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 20 injuries
Filing-volume peers
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#156 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 249 models). Open Chevrolet Blazer (category leader) →
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) severity reading
The standout signal for engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve) is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 20 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 1,015 filings (MODERATE volume).
Moderate-volume categories still show a fingerprint in the model table below, cross-check each nameplate's recall and investigation history before inferring a defect pattern.
Next step: compare Chevrolet Blazer against EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH on filing totals before treating engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve) volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevrolet Blazer | |
| 2 | GMC Jimmy | |
| 3 | Chevrolet S10 | |
| 4 | Honda Accord | |
| 5 | Ford Focus | |
| 6 | Ford Taurus | |
| 7 | Ford Explorer | |
| 8 | Chevrolet Astro | |
| 9 | Buick Lesabre | |
| 10 | Dodge Caravan | |
| 11 | Ford F-150 | |
| 12 | Ford Escape | |
| 13 | Honda Odyssey | |
| 14 | Chevrolet Cavalier | |
| 15 | Toyota Camry | |
| 16 | Mercury Sable | |
| 17 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| 18 | Saturn SL | |
| 19 | Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| 20 | Jeep Liberty | |
| 21 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 22 | Ford F-350 | |
| 23 | Ford Escort | |
| 24 | Dodge Neon | |
| 25 | Chrysler Town AND Country | |
| 26 | Pontiac Bonneville | |
| 27 | GMC Sonoma | |
| 28 | GMC Safari | |
| 29 | Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| 30 | Isuzu Rodeo |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that when the vehicle was purchased in 2010, the vehicle was missing the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) valve. The contact stated that
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed t
The contact owns a 2014 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, there was an abnormal beeping sound coming from the warning light on the instrument panel. The message "Low Coolant" was
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate as intended while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The “Low Coolant”
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that upon running a diagnostic scan on the vehicle, DTC: P0
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was t
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 60 MPH, the message “Power Reduced” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who deter
The contact’s wife owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked when the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle los
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that on one occasion, w
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 3500. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, he noticed that coolant was leaking underneath the vehicle. The EGR warning light was illuminated. The contact stated
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving 40-45 MPH, the message "High Temperature - Pull Over Safely" was displayed. The contact stated that upon decelerating, the temper
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began to shake and lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the turbo stand, the liftgate latch, and the bolt had failed and were previously repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that while dri
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Engine Propulsion Reduced" message was displayed, and the vehicle was driven to an Auto Parts sto
The contact 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle switched over from battery to fuel and a message was displayed that there was no fuel available
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power, after which the contact became aware that the vehicle had gone
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a message displayed informing the contact that the vehicle was limited to 50 MPH, after which th
The contact owns a 2023 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 74 MPH, the EGR valve de-energized seizing the turbo, causing the vehicle do decelerate to 30 MPH in less than a quarte
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 40-45 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact continued driving uphill and the veh
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