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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.

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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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) (this)ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EX…1,015EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCHEXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNA…1,016STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMSTEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSI…1,020PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL1,022
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) vs nearest complaint-total 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.

1,015
Complaints
249
Models Affected
18
Crashes
19
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Chevrolet Blazer
143
2 GMC Jimmy
54
3 Chevrolet S10
40
4 Honda Accord
28
5 Ford Focus
20
6 Ford Taurus
19
7 Ford Explorer
19
8 Chevrolet Astro
16
9 Buick Lesabre
15
10 Dodge Caravan
14
11 Ford F-150
12
12 Ford Escape
12
13 Honda Odyssey
11
14 Chevrolet Cavalier
11
15 Toyota Camry
10
16 Mercury Sable
10
17 Volkswagen Jetta
9
18 Saturn SL
9
19 Pontiac Grand Prix
9
20 Jeep Liberty
9
21 Jeep Grand Cherokee
9
22 Ford F-350
9
23 Ford Escort
9
24 Dodge Neon
9
25 Chrysler Town AND Country
9
26 Pontiac Bonneville
8
27 GMC Sonoma
8
28 GMC Safari
8
29 Mercury Grand Marquis
7
30 Isuzu Rodeo
7

Recent Complaints

2006 Dodge Grand Caravan

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

2017 Ford F-250

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

2014 Audi Q7

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

2017 RAM 2500

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”

2020 Ford Escape

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

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

2009 Ford Escape

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

2018 Chevrolet Volt

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

2019 Ford Edge

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

2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500

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

2020 RAM 3500

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

2016 Ford Transit

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

2019 Ford Edge

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

2017 Nissan Titan

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

2016 Chevrolet Volt

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

2017 Chevrolet Volt

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

2015 RAM 1500

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

2014 Ford F-250

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

2023 RAM 2500

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

2017 RAM 3500

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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