Suzuki Equator Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Suzuki Equator (2009–2010) that have at least 5 complaints. 2010 has the most, with 7. Across all years, the part named most often is air bags (5 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Equator model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7 | 72,000 | 3 | 6 | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 5 | 49,000 | 1 | 6 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Air bags5 36%
- Suspension2 14%
- Seats2 14%
- Fuel system2 14%
- Vehicle speed control1 7.1%
- Transmission and drivetrain1 7.1%
- Engine cooling1 7.1%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2010: “I took my vehicle in for a front end alignment on 03/03/16. Mechanic stated that the camber link on lower driver's side control arm was worn out and the passenger side was getting close to the same condition. An alignment could not be completed. The mechanic stated that nissan/Suzuki made the part the be permanent by welding it in place. The only way to correct it was to cut out the part and replace it. There is a recall for this part/defect on my make and model truck manufactured from nov 9, 2009 to march 3, 2010. I contacted Suzuki and they stated my vehicle was not under the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10840252, filed 2016-03, 116,000 miles2009: “No accident, srs warning light began to flash at mileage 49,000 approximate. No recall notice received about possible corrosion on front sensor due to road salt. Original owner lives in pennsylvania. This vehicle was built by nissan for Suzuki (now out of business in united states) and design is similar to frontier pickup.”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology