- The problem
- 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 manufactured to below specification strength. As a result, the bolt may break at the oil filter attachment point and can cause an engine oil leak.
- The risk
- If there is an engine oil leak, the engine oil pressure would drop and the engine could seize, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the connector bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2012. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-714-996-7040.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Suzuki Equator Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2011 Suzuki Equator with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1) and the airbags (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2011 for the engine and engine cooling. For comparison, the 2010 has 0 and the 2012 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Equator year, for its age
#281 most complained-about 2011 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2011 Suzuki Equator problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2011 Suzuki Equator recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2011 Suzuki Equator
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
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.
Suzuki Equator: every year compared
All Equator years2011 Suzuki Equator vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Suzuki Equator | 2 | 1 | C | |
| 2011 Suzuki Kizashi | 22 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 11 | 4 | B | Compare |
| 2011 Suzuki Boulevard M109R | 8 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2011 Suzuki DL650 | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2011 Suzuki GSX-1250FA | 2 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2011 Suzuki GSX1300 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2011 Suzuki Equator
Does the 2011 Suzuki Equator have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Suzuki Equator: engine and engine cooling (December 2011). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Suzuki Equator?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1), airbags (1).
How many complaints has the 2011 Suzuki Equator had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 1, 2012 and the latest on February 21, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2011 Suzuki Equator a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 57 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Suzuki Equator year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Suzuki Equator years have the most complaints?
2011 (2), 2012 (1). See every Suzuki Equator year compared.
What should I do if my 2011 Suzuki Equator has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data