Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems of the 2016 Subaru Impreza Wrx

One problem related to gas recirculation valve (egr valve) has been reported for the 2016 Subaru Impreza Wrx. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problem

Failure Date: 05/25/2018

After leaving work and driving less than one mile, the vehicle's engine stalled while approaching a controlled intersection. The vehicle had to be placed into park and restarted. The ambient temperature was 80 degrees; most auxiliary systems were not in use at the time the incident occurred except for the radio. The vehicle was not being operated in its optional "paddle shifter" mode--it was in the standard automatic transmission setting. The vehicle is currently being assessed at a dealership, although preliminary diagnosis from a dealership representative indicates there is "nothing wrong. " however, a simple google search of "2015+ Subaru wrx cvt stalling" yields a number of other vehicles that have experienced the same issue--the vehicle stalling while at low speeds. Some of the other owners have indicated they have paid for the replacement of oil control valves from their own pocket to resolve the issue. Since the vehicle is prone to stalling, this creates a significant safety issue for wrx operates as well as other motorists.


Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 2016 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Engine And Engine Cooling problems
3
Car Stall problems
2
Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems
1


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