P0404 code

p0404  A P0404 code often indicates a potential problem with your car's exhaust gas recirculation system  Got the code p0404 up on the dash read and came up with egr, this being the 3rd time I've cleaned it out I went and bought a new one branded

I had the code read and it was P0404 and the recommendation is to clean the exhaust gas recirculation valve and all egr ports  DTC Troubleshooting: P0404 · DTC P0404 :, EGR Valve Insufficient Lift · 1 Reset the ECMPCM · 2 Start the engine · 3 Drive the vehicle under

Detailed information on troubleshooting and repairing a p0404 automotive trouble code which refers to an EGR circuit range or performance issue  I am getting a p0404 pertains to the egr valve My question is, is this common for the valves to go bad? Do you think I could just clean it?