2009 Suzuki Equator recalls and problems

The 2009 Suzuki Equator has 1 recall and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.

How the 2009 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 4 Equator model years — 2nd most.

1recalls

5complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

49,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Equipment

Sep 1, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V392000 · 20,692 vehicles

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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Original NHTSA wording

OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy & notes

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.

Suzuki's recall campaign number is sj.owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Air Bags2

Fuel System2

Vehicle Speed Control1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2009 vs. other Suzuki Equator years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2009. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2009 Suzuki Equator have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2009 Suzuki Equator, the latest from Sep 1, 2010 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Suzuki Equator?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (2), fuel system (2), vehicle speed control (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.