2009 Suzuki Equator Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Equator years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Suzuki Equator. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Equator model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 49,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Suzuki Equator problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 40% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 20% | 350 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | 22,666 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Suzuki Equator recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Problem: 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.
Risk: Overheated batteries could result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Updated vin for complaint of 6/21/16 id number: 10875514 i need to be on record that this problem is ongoing(current miles 52639). I believe my problem can be traced to the right crash zone sensor. There was a similar safety recall for nissan frontier issued in december 2008. Nissan built the…
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…
Tl- the contact owns a 2009 suzuki equator. The contact stated he noticed there were no bolts or screws or anchors to hold the rubber inlet in place in the neck of the fuel tank. The contact stated he emailed the dealer but received no assistance. The failure and current mileages were 59,000. Dt
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 suzuki equator. The contact stated when the vehicle was stopped the rpms increased and the vehicle accelerated without warning. When the failure occurred the contact had to apply extreme pressure to the brake pedal, turn the vehicle off and restart it. The contact took…
The service engine soon light comes on when the gas tank gets to 3/4 full. Fill it up and it goes off. Brought it in for service (with service light on), was told it was gas cap not sealing right (they had this problem alot - service manager said). Instructed to fill up with gas, don't over fill…
Other Suzuki Equator years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Equator | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 Equator | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 Equator | 7 | 3 |
| 2009 | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Suzuki Equator?
Owners most often report air bags, fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, other problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Suzuki Equator?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Suzuki Equator a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Equator model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.