- The problem
- 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 hub that was manufactured below hardness specification may wear prematurely and eventually crack.
- The risk
- If the vehicle is driven with a cracked wheel hub, the wheel hub may break, which would reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- All of the affected vehicles have been quarantined at Suzuki dealers prior to being sold. As such, a recall notification letter will not be issued. Suzuki dealers will replace the left and right side front wheel hub assemblies free of charge. Customers may contact Suzuki at 1-877-697-8985.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Suzuki Equator Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Suzuki Equator with NHTSA, most often about the lights (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in September 2012 for the hub. For comparison, the 2011 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Equator year, for its age
#360 most complained-about 2012 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2012 Suzuki Equator problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2012 Suzuki Equator recalls 2
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
- 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.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2012 Suzuki Equator
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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.
Suzuki Equator: every year compared
All Equator years2012 Suzuki Equator vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Suzuki Equator | 1 | 2 | C | |
| 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 13 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 2012 Suzuki DL650 | 6 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2012 Suzuki DL1000 | 4 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Suzuki DR650 | 2 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2012 Suzuki AN400 | 2 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Suzuki GSX1300R | 1 | 1 | B | 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 2012 Suzuki Equator
Does the 2012 Suzuki Equator have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Suzuki Equator: hub (September 2012); 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 2012 Suzuki Equator?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the lights (1).
How many complaints has the 2012 Suzuki Equator had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 30, 2016 and the latest on August 30, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2012 Suzuki Equator a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 44 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 2012 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