2009 Suzuki Equator problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2010-09-01 · campaign 10V392000 · 20,692 vehicles
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.
Risk: OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (6)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2022-07-08 · SUZ_016008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor 2020-06-03 · DOR-M9J4S-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
these skus are exhaust manifolds with catalytic converters. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of carb certification. these skus can no longer be sold as they do not meet carb standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor 2020-06-03 · DOR-M3J3F-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
these skus are exhaust manifolds with catalytic converters. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of carb certification. these skus can no longer be sold as they do not meet carb standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
Suspension 2018-11-20 · N-Q-G-045 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin was sent by suzuki motor corporation to its authorized suzuki automobile distributors in the u.s., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.
Air Bags 2018-03-22 · SC-75R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a revised version of a previously-issued bulletin providing suzuki service providers with details of a customer satisfaction service campaign to reprogram the airbag control unit on affected vehicles. the revised bulletin contains programming error code diagnostics to assist the technician
Air Bags 2018-02-05 · SC-75 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service campaign bulletin explains to dealers the details of a customer satisfaction service campaign to reprogram the airbag control unit (acu) on affected vehicles. the acu software could allow an unintended deployment of the side curtain airbags under certain driving conditions. these dri
What owners report
2016-09-23 · Air Bags · 49,000 mi“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. there was a similar safety recall for nissan frontier issued in december 2008. nissan built the equator truck for suzuki. american suzuki motors is out…”
2016-06-21 · Air Bags · 49,000 mi“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. this vehicle was built by nissan for suzuki (now out of business in united states) and design is similar to frontier pickup.…”
2012-09-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 59,000 mi“tl- the contact owns a 2009 suzuki equator. the contact stated he noticed there were no bolts or screws or anchors to hold the rubber inlet in place in the neck of the fuel tank. the contact stated he emailed the dealer but received no assistance. the failure and current mileages were 59,000. dt …”
2011-08-15 · Vehicle Speed Control · 22,666 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 suzuki equator. the contact stated when the vehicle was stopped the rpms increased and the vehicle accelerated without warning. when the failure occurred the contact had to apply extreme pressure to the brake pedal, turn the vehicle off and restart it. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who notified an enginee…”
2010-03-04 · Fuel System, Other · 350 mi“the service engine soon light comes on when the gas tank gets to 3/4 full. fill it up and it goes off. brought it in for service (with service light on), was told it was gas cap not sealing right (they had this problem alot - service manager said). instructed to fill up with gas, don't over fill, tighten cap till it clicks several times. di…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.