VehicleVerdict

Suzuki Equator years to avoid

Across 2009–2012, no single Equator year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2010 drew the most complaints; 2012 the fewest.

17

Total complaints

5

Recall campaigns

2009–2012

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Suzuki Equator NHTSA complaints by model year9 complaints2009: 5 complaints2010: 9 complaints2011: 2 complaints2012: 1 complaints
Suzuki Equator NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Equator year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201212
201121
201093
200951

Common questions

What is the best year for the Suzuki Equator?

By complaint volume, 2012 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Equator years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Suzuki Equator have?

Across all model years, the Equator has 5 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 17 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.