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Suzuki EquatorModel year report

2010 Suzuki Equator Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
72,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl RWD · 17 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Suzuki Equator (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2010 Suzuki Equator. The part named most often is air bags, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by seats (2) and suspension (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 43% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 72,000 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 6 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the sensor/control module-inactive and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10817196, filed 2015-12, 72,000 miles

Seats: “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 updated 1/26/2015”

NHTSA complaint #10618947, filed 2014-08, 39,284 miles

Suspension: “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 miles

Engine cooling: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10811679, filed 2015-12, 83,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

43% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 39,284 and 79,000 miles.

14%0–100%10–2529%25–5014%50–7529%75–10014%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 72,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2010201422015220162017
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2010 Suzuki Equator. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Equator Crew Cab · sedan RWD/AWDnot rated4 / 4——4 · 19.8% risk
Equator King Cab · coupe RWD/4WDnot rated4 / 5——4 · 19.8% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2010 Suzuki Equator version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Equator 2WD2.5L 4-cyl5-speed manual192321$3,200
Equator 2WD2.5L 4-cyl5-speed automatic172219$3,550
Equator 2WD4.0L 6-cyl5-speed automatic152017$3,950
Equator 4WD4.0L 6-cyl5-speed automatic151916$4,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2010 Suzuki Equator → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 6 on record; the latest 6 are shown.

Other model years of the Suzuki Equator

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2010772,0003—19—Not enough data
2009549,0001—19—Not enough data

All Suzuki Equator model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 Suzuki Equator have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2010 Suzuki Equator as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 Suzuki Equator is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by seats with 2.

Has the 2010 Suzuki Equator been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Suzuki Equator get?

The EPA rates the 2010 Suzuki Equator (Equator 2WD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2010 Suzuki Equator reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 72,000 miles and the middle half falls between 39,284 and 79,000 miles; 43% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.