2010 Suzuki Equator Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Equator years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Suzuki Equator. That is the most of any Equator model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 39,284 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 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 | 3 | 43% | 39,284 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 29% | 19,652 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 29% | 97,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 14% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | 83,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Suzuki Equator recalls (3)
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.
Suspension:front:control arm
Problem: 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.
Risk: This could cause the driver to have difficulty controlling the vehicle which could result in a crash.
Fix: 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.
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive; steering:gear box:shaft sector
Problem: 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.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the passenger front air bag deployment trajectory might be affected. The fasteners could possibly come out of the steering column positioning bracket increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
Other Suzuki Equator years
← 2009 Equator · 2011 Equator →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Equator | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 Equator | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 | 7 | 3 |
| 2009 Equator | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Suzuki Equator?
Owners most often report air bags, seats, suspension problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Suzuki Equator?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 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 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.