2010 Suzuki Equator

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Airbags & Restraints

Airbags & Restraints leads by volume: 3 of 7 complaints (43%) mention it.

Complaints filed rose from 5 in 2009 to 7 in 2010.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 4 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2010: 1 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category2009201020112012vs. 2010 Small Pickup Trucks 2WD
Annual fuel cost ($)2,950–3,9002,950–3,9002,950–3,9002,950–3,900
Combined MPG16–2116–2116–2116–21
City / Highway MPG15–19 / 19–2315–19 / 19–2315–19 / 19–2315–19 / 19–23
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)423–555423–555423–555423–555
Complaints filed5721Not compared
Recalls issued1312Not compared
Crash-involved complaints0000Not compared
Fire-involved complaints0000Not compared
Injuries reported0000Not compared
Deaths reported0000Not compared
Configurations compared3333

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2010 Suzuki Equator have?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2010 Suzuki Equator?

Airbags & Restraints: 3 of 7 NHTSA complaints (43%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Suzuki Equator get?

EPA rates it 16–21 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 Suzuki Equator?

EPA estimates $2,950–$3,900 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

EPA-Rated Configurations (4)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 5-spd42.5LRear-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Pickup Trucks 2WD17 mpg22 mpg19 mpg$3,300468 g/mi
Configuration 2Manual 5-spd42.5LRear-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Pickup Trucks 2WD19 mpg (high)23 mpg (high)21 mpg (high)$2,950 (low)423 g/mi (low)
Configuration 3Automatic 5-spd64.0LRear-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Pickup Trucks 2WD15 mpg (low)20 mpg17 mpg$3,650523 g/mi
Configuration 4Automatic 5-spd64.0L4-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Pickup Trucks 4WD15 mpg (low)19 mpg (low)16 mpg (low)$3,900 (high)555 g/mi (high)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine10000
Transmission & Drivetrain10000
Fuel System00000
Electrical00000
Brakes00000
Steering00000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires20000
Airbags & Restraints30000
Driver Assistance & Speed Control00000
Body, Seats & Latches20000
Visibility & Lighting00000
Other00000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (3)

  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) · Campaign 10V392000 · Sep 3, 2010

    Defect: 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.

    Consequence: OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

    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.

  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM · Campaign 10V213000 · May 19, 2010

    Defect: 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.

    Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO HAVE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

    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.

  • STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE · Campaign 10V118000 · Mar 25, 2010

    Defect: 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.

    Consequence: 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.

    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.