2010 Suzuki Equator: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 7 owner complaints on record; most reports concern air bags.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Sep 2010
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 suzuki equator. While driving 5 mph, a clunking noise was heard while the vehicle was approaching a stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The contact stated that the outer tie rod was replaced and a front end alignment was performed on the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was remedied. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.”Owner report · Suspension · Jul 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 suzuki equator. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Dec 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 suzuki equator. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the coolant mixed in with the transmission fluid. As a result, the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 83,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2015
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“Airbag warning light came on went to dealer were truck was purchased they told me seat cushion assembly failed charged me 1835.00 dollars to fix it. Its been three weeks , truck is not fixed and no one can tell me if and when it will be fixed. I feel I shouldn't pay for a safety part that failed. Dealer name [xxx] indoor auto outlet 241 boston post rd milford ct 06460. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 suzuki equator. The contact stated that the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The dealer stated that the front internal passenger seat cushion assembly needed to be replaced. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 10v118000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 39,284. Updated 09/16/14*lj updated 1/26/2015*js”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2014
“Tl*the contact owns a 2010 suzuki equator. The contact stated that the drivers seat did not have enough clearance between the drivers knees and the instrument panel. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that there was no remedy for the concern. She was also unable to trade the vehicle for another. The failure mileage was approximately 20. The current mileage was approximately 900.”Owner report · Seats · Mar 2010
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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 OVERHEAT.
Remedy: SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR SUZUKI AT 1-887-697-8985. OWNERS MAY ALSO VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
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. IF A COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, IT MAY CHANGE THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING THE VEHICLE HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS TO DETERIORATE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE, ONE OR BOTH LOWER CONTROL LINKS ON THE VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
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 BRACKET MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG FASTENERS AND ANY MISSING FASTENERS WILL BE REPLACED AND ALL LOOSE FASTENERS WILL BE RETIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FREE OF CHARGE. ALL THE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REMEDIED THERE FORE AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER WAS NOT ISSUED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
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Is the 2010 Suzuki Equator reliable?
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2010 Suzuki Equator. The most complained-about area is air bags.
Does the 2010 Suzuki Equator have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system). Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.