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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.
The engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve) is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 1,015 filings from 39 manufacturers and 249 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.
Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 18 crashes, 19 fires, 20 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the CHEVROLET BLAZER with 143 filings, followed by GMC JIMMY and CHEVROLET S10. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.
Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.
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
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 âLow 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 âPower Reducedâ was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who d
The contactâs 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 l
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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Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.
Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.
Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.