2009-2012 · 4 model years
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Suzuki Equator across 4 model years, and it has 5 recalls. The 2012 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the airbags, followed by the engine & cooling.
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2012 Equator two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from June 19, 2012, through July 12, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with front wheel hubs that may not meet the design hardness specifications. A wheel...
Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 equator pickup trucks manufactured from june 16, 2011, through august 31, 2011. Some of the bolts that connect the engine oil cooler and the engine oil filter to the engine in these vehicles may have been...
Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 sx4, 2010 grand vitara, and 2009 through 2010 equator vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi model 750, 760, and 765 navigation system. The batteries contained in the affected gps units can...
Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2010 equator pickup trucks manufactured from november 20, 2009 through march 3, 2010. The lower control link bushing collars, located in the front suspension, may contain welds that do not meet strength specifications...
Suzuki has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2010 equator trucks manufactured from february 22, 2010 to march 13, 2010. The fasteners securing the passenger front air bag module, and also the fasteners securing the steering shaft positioning...
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 suzuki equator. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000. *Cn
The rear cargo/taillight/brake light assembly located on the rear of the cab overheats and has melted the lens cover. This was noticed recently and there is no apparent reason other than either faulty light application/length of light time or faulty lens materials. This could cause fires if not corrected. I have not contacted suzuki.
2011 Suzuki equator. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice concerning engine oil cooler and the engine oil filter *tgw the consumer was informed the parts were not available.
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2009 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Equator years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
Across every model year, owners report problems with the airbags (1), engine & cooling (1), lights (1) most often.
NHTSA lists 5 recalls across all Suzuki Equator model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data
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