P0401

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2014 RAM 1500 with 65000.0 miles

2014 Ram eco diesel, fails to properly accelerate, sometime acting as if it is stuck in high gear. Total lack of throttle response. Problem is random and began after P0401, P1296 & 1297 cel codes were set. Creates substantial risk when crossing intersections.
ENGINE,

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2013 FORD F-250 SD with 46000.0 miles

Egr and egr cooler failed at 21,000 miles. Dealer fixed under warranty 3/22/16. Same parts have failed again at 46,000 miles and is out of warranty. Searching the web shows this is a common repeat failure for the 6.7 diesel and costs $2,000 for repair. Engine trouble code is P0401. The parts or design must be defective as they only last for about 20,000 miles.
ENGINE,

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2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA with 45000.0 miles

Egr valve: check engine light came on, code P0401 for egr valve. Dealer said they tested it and it was "sticking". Not covered under emissions warranty. Failed at 45k miles. Vw part number is 03l-131-501-k. $700 repair.
ENGINE,

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2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA with 95000.0 miles

Car is throwing P0401 fault code for egr valve insufficient flow. Dealer states the diesel particulate filter is cracked. According to data, vw's emissions scandal shows 40% more pollutants spewing into air. This is causing excess emission part failures. Dealer wants $2500+ for repairs. According to vw forums, there are many cases of egr and dpf failures. Contacted vw and they will not assist. My car is due for smog 10/22/2015 and is not passing.
ENGINE,

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2010 TOYOTA PRIUS with 100000. miles

Vehicle has lost power on the freeway multiple times forcing me to pull over. In one instance i was almost rear ended by a semi. The vehicle will show a temperature warning and will then shut down and read, "check hybrid system". The Toyota dealership claims it needs a new engine. This is a well known issue and will go in front of a judge in january. I have contacted Toyota about this and they tell me it is out of warranty and not eligible for the warranty enhancement. This should have been an unlimited mileage recall but Toyota refuses to do anything about it. This happened again this morning to my wife who was on a freeway where the speed limit is 70mph. This is an extremely dangerous error and i would hate to see someone die because their car stops on the freeway. This vehicle has also had severay P0401 codes, there is an warranty enhancement for this as well but limited to 150k miles. I was told by the Toyota dealership it was also a culprit for a blown head gasket.
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2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA with 89000.0 miles

My car keeps throwing a P0401 code egr insufficient flow. The dealer told me its might be a cracked dpf filter. After looking on vw forums about the problem its going to be around a $3000 fix. Since the car is not a "clean diesel" as advertised the system is getting clogged due to the fact the car computer fake software
ENGINE,

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2010 TOYOTA PRIUS with 95000.0 miles

My 2010 Toyota Prius iv has 98,731 miles on it. The engine and power train malfunctioned during a cold start so i had to take it into the Toyota dealer. It had to be towed to the dealership on a flat-bed tow truck because the car transaxle/transmission was locked in the drive position, would not go into neutral, and the car engine would not start rev above an idle. When i attempted to start it the engine acted like it was misfiring very badly and rattled very badly. It sounded like the engine was not getting any oil circulation so i didn't attempt any more cold starts. I could not get the engine into neutral or any other gear so i had it towed to the dealership. When the car was at the dealership i went through my records and found a letter titled 'warranty enhancement program notification - zf3' that i had received several years previous. The document extended my primary coverage until 31 march 2017 due to a potential faulty exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve. 'a faulty egr valve would cause the engine to rough idle/rattle from the transaxle at a cold start due to a sticking egr valve. If this occurs, the vehicle may illuminate the check engine light and set diagnostic trouble code dtc P0401. If the condition is verified the vehicle will be repaired in accordance with the applicable technical service bulletin under the terms of this warranty enhancement program.' the symptoms my car experience during cold starts begin around 92,000 miles but no 'check engine light' or 'diagnostic trouble code' ever illuminated on the instrument panel. After 92,000 miles it only happened occasionally, and always during cold starts. Normally after a few seconds of idling the rattling would go away and the engine and drivetrain would perform as it should. I took my car in for a service and told the dealership what was happening, but they could not diagnose any problem.
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2010 FORD EXPLORER with 90000.0 miles

Check engine light came on and the code was P0106 and P0401. I discovered plastic tubing failed by breaking (disintegrating really), all in the vicinity of a part that i suspect controls those functions. The part is a harness with 4 of these plastic tubes that connect to various places. The fact that they are disintegrating indicates the wrong materials are used. Ford motor company should have this issue addressed as a recall for defective materials. I have samples of the tubing that survived.
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER ENGINE

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2008 MAZDA CX-7 with 39640.0 miles

The vehicle is a 2008 Mazda Cx-7 bought as a pre-owned certified from Mazda dealer in ramsey, nj. It had the engine light on and i took it immediately to the dealer near my work (colmar, pa) and it was diagnosed with code P0401, egr valve failure. With under 40k i was not expecting this to fail and the repair cost was $718. (diagnosis, parts and labor). I looked up online and saw that it is a frequent issue with people having much newer car than mine. Obviously it was not covered under warranty and i had to pay from my pocket. But i am disappointed with the repair as the next day the brake light came on. It comes on in the morning and stays on intermittently. It finally goes away after 15-20 minutes of driving. I plan to go to the dealer tomorrow to see if this is something that resulted during yesterday's repair.
ENGINE,

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2006 SCION XA with 60000.0 miles

Check engine light comes on. Dealership comes up with codes P043E, P043F, P0456, P0401,P0402, P2419 evap codes related to tsb eg047-06. However, this is not restricted to just this model and is caused due to a defect in the design of the fuel system, that allows water intrusion into the charcoal canister and the filter, leading to expensive repairs. Many other Scion models as well as other economy sized toyota vehicles share the same defect in the design leading to the service bulletin, which actually should be a recall so that this design defect can be fixed properly at the dealership by toyota. If neglected by consumers or if the fix is postponed due to it being so expensive, it can lead to serious safety issues related to the fuel system of the vehicle.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,

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2006 FORD F-250

Check engine light that Ford dealership couldn't fix, couldn't find the problem even after full inspection. Codes appeared: P0299, P0401, P0404, P1335.
SEAT BELTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ENGINE

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2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA with 180000. miles

I was accelerating onto a super highway when my vehicle engine light came on and the engine started running rough. When i returned home i put my engine scan on the computer and it stated egr valve....I believe it may have been a P0401 code. I ordered a new egr valve and replaced it along with numerous gaskets and cleaned everything according to my service manual......Which by the way, is the $100 shop service manual the dealership uses! It corrected the problem for about 6 months time period and then began all over again. I use premium shell gasoline in the vehicle and do preventative maintenance on a regular basis as described in the service manual. I have done significant research online and have found numerous complaints regarding this issue however, Suzuki has not responded with a solution. I see ford and some others had this similar complaint and redesigned their egr valves to resolve the issue. Also, i have received several Suzuki recalls however, there are no Suzuki service centers in america now to get theses issues resolved. The latest recall was sent to me from Suzuki stating the issue and that they would notify where to get it resolved......Soon?? Never heard another word! This is like 2-3 recalls now.....Air bags, power steering pulley, and several others. I did have the abs brake sensors and the transmission lock issues resolved at the dealership shortly after my purchase of the new vehicle however, the rest have been unresolved! This egr valve is either a defective engineering issue or related to ethanol added to the gas which is the biggest nightmare ever for any engine and should be stopped immediately as any mechanic will tell you!! It was a money maker for the ultra rich and nothing to do with resolving emissions or anything else as a defective egr will spew more pollution than not having it at all! Updated 09/21/15*lj
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2004 HYUNDAI SONATA

Engine code P0401 replaced egr valve twice and light is still illuminated
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2004 FORD F SUPER DUTY with 40000.0 miles

Lack of power or runs rough condition, and/or the malfunction indicator light on with egr related diagnostic trouble codes (P0401, P0402, P0403, P0404, P0405, or P0406). Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve).
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE), POWER TRAIN ENGINE

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2002 FORD ESCAPE

The engine light in the consumer's 2002 Ford Escape illuminated. *nm the error code read P0401. Ford released at least four technical service bulletins covering this issue. The main problem was with the egr/dpfe pressure sensor. After the replacement part was installed, the vehicle ran fine. *sc
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE),

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2002 FORD WINDSTAR with 102000. miles

Brake light (red) speedometer and odometer stop working cruise control will not activate or deactivates without warning abs brake light (yellow) Ford trouble code C1185 problem codes P0171, P0174, P0401 171,174,401, egr or system too lean issue. *kb
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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2002 FORD EXPLORER with 48202.0 miles

Egr sensor failure obd2 code P0401.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL,

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2001 TOYOTA CAMRY with 90000.0 miles

My car has been unable to pass the emissions test. My mechanic has done everything under code P0401-egr insufficient flow and has spoken with Toyota but no one can figure out what the problem is. In speaking with others and reading many accounts of others having the same problem, we wonder why there hasn't been a recall. Driving illegally is terrible, but some of us who are poor, are forced to do so. Toyota is aware of the problem but does nothing to help us Toyota owners.
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2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER with 315000. miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a tune up and the failure codes for P0301, P0401, and the egr appeared. The codes were cleared, but the P0301 failure code reappeared. The vehicle was repaired; however, the vehicle was later taken in for smog inspection and failed. The vehicle was diagnosed for egr failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician repaired the problem, however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to a dealer but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 315,000.
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2001 FORD WINDSTAR

2001 Ford winstar recall 09so09 they did not fix the problem. The dealer said they only needed to change out the cruise control connector!!! I asked about the abs and other parts listed to be inspected in the recall and he denied that any of that was to be inspected under this recall. So they may have fixed the cause of the problem but did nothing about the damage to the vehicle. My symptoms are: loss of brake fluid (problem # 1) burning smell or smoke (problem # 1) brake light on after brake service. (we think this back pressure breaks the deac switch) (problem # 1) brake light (red) (problem # 1 or problem # 2) 15 amp fuse #10 blowing out (problem # 1) speedometer and odometer stop working. (problem # 1) cruise control will not activate or deactivates without warning. (problem # 1) abs brake light (yellow) (problem # 2 or problem # 1) Ford trouble code C1185. (problem # 2 or problem # 1) brakes turn on squeal without warning. (problem # 2) problem codes P0171, P0174, P0401 171,174,401, egr or system too lean issue extremely excessive braking distance!!! Almost been in a couple accidents because the vehicle will not brake efficiently. Brakes lock sometimes when braking, causing vehicle to slide!!! Ford denied to my face that any of these problems were related to the recall, but your report and other investigations prove that it was and that i have been lied to about a very important safety issue that has already put me and my families lives at risk!!! I request further investigation into this matter and do wish to see something done about it. *ln
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,

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2000 HONDA ODYSSEY with 148000. miles

I have a check engine light for P0401 code for clogged ege system and P1739 for the transmission code my transmission was already replaced this is the 2nd transmission from Honda. On august 2010 my check engine light came on i took the car to pep boys. They pulled up the 2 codes P0401 and P1739 for clogged egr system and transmission code. I replaced the egr valve and still the same code came up. My car is now out of warranty and there is a service bulletin that has to be performed to unclogg the egr system that is to Honda bulletin 00-009 to drill a hole in the manifold and install a pipe. This should have been done under warranty it is a known defect. The transmission is also bad a gain because it has the P1739 code. I want both of these fixed under the warranty.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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1998 HONDA ACCORD

1998 Honda Accord has insufficient egr flow indicator light code P0401. *ts the consumer contacted the manufacturer to inform them that a recall notice was never received. The consumer is not satisfied with how the manufacturer is handling this problem mainly because they expect the consumer to pay for the design deficiency modification (service bulletin #99-085). *nm
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE),

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1998 HONDA ACCORD with 113300. miles

Check engine light came on. Had it scanned and produced code P0401 - egr insufficient airflow. Told by Honda that this was a recognized problem and a warranty extension had been issued, but since my car has 113k miles, it won't fall under the extension (80k) and it will cost me $370 to fix. I have not fixed it due to money and it cannot pass emissions, therefore, i am driving on an expired tag (cannot get tag without passing emissions).
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL,

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1998 HONDA ACCORD with 80000.0 miles

I have experienced the check engine light problem several times starting the very first year that i bought my 1998 Accord. I have received error code P0401 insufficient egr flow detected and P1456 evap system leak. This seems to be a very common problem with these models. I have tried the "gas cap not being tight enough trick", i have had the car test for diagnostics and recieves no errors. I only use mid grade gasoline but have recently tried premimium. I have used fuel cleaners and have had the egr replaced. This light still comes on.*ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL,

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1998 HONDA ACCORD

The vehicle check engine light illuminated three times in the last two months. A code (P0401) pointed to an egr problem but when the technician cleaned the egr ports the light illuminated again within hours. *mr *cb *nlm
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1997 FORD F-150

Vehicle was bought in 2/01 and had approx one week when it stalled everytime it decelerated. Dealership (e-z way auto sales) took vehicle back and replaced pcm at no charge to us. In 01/02 it started hesitating as if it were slipping out of gear. Does not do all the time-just unexpectedly.Had transmission flushed (80$-01/31/01). Still sputtering--replaced fuel filter and air filter over the course of 2 months--problem was not major and did not happen all the time-just when you least expected it. Then in march it just stalled while my girlfriend was driving it and daughter was in the backseat at 60mph! Took to local mechanic and they could not receive a diagnostic code-finally after two weeks of driving it to see if they could make it sputter or stall it happened and they receive a code for a egr valve which was fuel related--did not fix, cost 105$--took back to them and they kept an additional 2 weeks and said they gave up--could not diagnose. Took to local Ford dealer(tri-county Ford 05/02) and they had 3 days before it happened again. Replaced pfe sensor (192$-P0401) which i am told is the one which controls the valve that was replaced. Did not fix-returned to Ford dealer(05/02) and they had a few more days and received another code(P0605) and was told my pcm needed replacing. When i told the tech it was just done a little over a year ago he said it was probably a junked part. E-z way will not fix. They said that the warranty was expired and it was up to Ford. Ford will not replace part, have already been that route. Said if it had been repaired at a certified Ford dealer the whole time maybe they could help and all parts have 12mth warranty. E-z way offered 200$ toward the part but only if we take it to the place that originally replaced the part(which happens to be operated by the owner of e-z ways brother). But no one will guarantee that this will fix our problem. Also, vehicle was sold to us without 2 major safety recalls being repaired.*ak
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION,

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1996 HONDA ACCORD with 230000 miles

One day just like that i was driving home from work and i came to a red light so after coming to a complete stop the light turned green my car was on in drive and i accelerated and the car just wouldn't move. Got it towed and i got check engine light codes and it was P0401 and P0108 so i cleaned the egr valve and bought a new map sensor and installed it. The car had a new battery, the transmission oil was full and with no visible black color or smell, the car started but would not get into gear and just wouldn't move. Called a specialist mechanic and he brought his tool to check the whole computer part of the car wich is the next best thing to towing it to a transmission shop, the result came back inconclusive with almost certain transmission failure. After corona a lost of vehicle and job i am judt about to sell it as is cut my losses and maybe buy a bicycle for now. I just need to leave about one hour before work and buy a good axe body shower spray and attach life ones again.
POWER TRAIN, POWER TRAIN

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1981 BUDD BUDD

Bought new in '01 ford focus. Noticed right off brakes would make a grinding noise and squeak. Tires were worn real bad on inside on one front size since we bought it. Repeated alignments with no improvement. Still experience this problem. Started experiencing problems with it missing during acceleration. Check engine light came on in february 2005 and took it to the dealership. They replaced sensors that had recall,was recall code P0401. Engine light stayed on. They said that we were using gas that was dirty and waiting too late to put gas into the car and that was why it was stalling. We paid $272.98 for them to replace this whole section that had to do with the fuel being filtered. Car loses power and stutters going around curves with even over a half a tank of gas. Stalling to the point we must pull over into the emergency lane afraid of accident! I own car i bought brand new and it jerks and sputters like some piece of crap from jd byrider! Everytime we start the car you smell oil burning for15 minutes afterwards. Had it checked no leaks or anything could be found. April of 2005 noticed when the car idled at a traffic light the thermostat would show shoot up showing it was running hot! Took it in to the dealership and they found anti-freeze leaking. Was told the thermostat housing and thermostat had to be replaced. Retested it and was told problem solved. Our bill was $375.00. This was first brand new car and was taken well care of, it only has around 78,000 miles on the odometer. I was told there was a silent recall on these for the engine problems and they were being fixed for no cost to the owner. We were not notified of a recall and paid for all of this out of pocket .Car is paid off now and cannot enjoy having a paid off car with low mileage because we are scared to drive it and bought a new car that was safe to drive around with our kids! Time goes on and it is getting worse. Sometimes not wanting to start at all! Engine still stalls despite all these repairs.
EQUIPMENT, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS TIRES:MARKINGS