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2010 Suzuki Equator
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2010 Suzuki Equator, covering equipment, suspension and air bags, and 7 consumer complaints received since 2010.
The component named most often is air bags: 333.3 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 128.8 per 1,000 across all 2010 model-year vehicles and against 352.9 per 1,000 for the Suzuki Equator line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 3.8 complaints per model year across the 4 Suzuki Equator model years on this register.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2014 (2); the most recent in the file is dated 24 Jul 2017.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
- 10V392000EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)Reported 1 Sep 2010 · 20,692 units
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. (manufacturer campaign SJ).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP..
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.; components: air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive; steering:gear box:shaft sector.
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2010 Suzuki Equator (black) against all 2010 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2010 | Equator line | All 2010 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 333.3 | 352.9 | 128.8 |
| Seats | 222.2 | 117.6 | 10.8 |
| Suspension | 222.2 | 117.6 | 22.4 |
| Power Train | 111.1 | 58.8 | 87.4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 111.1 | 117.6 | 20.8 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 333.3 | 352.9 | 128.8 |
| Seats | 2 | 222.2 | 117.6 | 10.8 |
| Suspension | 2 | 222.2 | 117.6 | 22.4 |
| Power Train | 1 | 111.1 | 58.8 | 87.4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 111.1 | 117.6 | 20.8 |
7 unique complaints, 9 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Suzuki Equator model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 NHTSA | 1 | 5 | 20,692 |
| 2010 | 3 | 7 | 21,289 |
| 2011 NHTSA | 1 | 2 | 73 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | 98 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Suzuki Equator model years · Suzuki: 39 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2010 Suzuki Equator have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 10V392000, was reported to NHTSA on 1 Sep 2010 and concerns equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system). Across all model years the Suzuki Equator line has 5 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2010 Suzuki Equator?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2010 Suzuki Equator complain about most?
Air Bags: 3 of 9 component mentions (333.3 per 1,000). Next is seats with 2. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.