2009 Suzuki Equator Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2009 Suzuki Equator, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2009 Suzuki Equator
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Navigational system(global positioning system) (equipment)
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.
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.…
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Suzuki Equator have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 36,003 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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. Th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 23, 2016 · Air bags
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 21, 2016 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2009 Suzuki Equator (Equator 2WD, Equator 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–19 / 19–23 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.5/4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Suzuki Equator model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Suzuki Equator model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Suzuki Equator | 1 | 5 |
| 2010 Suzuki Equator | 3 | 7 |
| 2011 Suzuki Equator | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 Suzuki Equator | 2 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2009 Suzuki Equator
How do I know if my 2009 Suzuki Equator has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2009 Suzuki Equator; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Suzuki dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 10V392000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Suzuki models
- Forenza907 complaints
- Grand Vitara639 complaints
- SX4312 complaints
- Sidekick221 complaints
- XL7217 complaints
- Verona216 complaints
- Reno173 complaints
- XL-7163 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.