2010 Suzuki Equator Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2010 Suzuki Equator, and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2010 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.…
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Suspension: control arm
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…
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.
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Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive and shaft sector (steering)
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.
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…
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2010 Suzuki Equator have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 61,227 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 take”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 24, 2017 · 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 co”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 7, 2016 · Suspension
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2010 Suzuki Equator (Equator 2WD, Equator 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–21 mpg |
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| 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 2010 Suzuki Equator
How do I know if my 2010 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2010 Suzuki Equator; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 10V118000).
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.