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#BS-2012-SUZEQU-5CF02012 Suzuki Equator
Based on reports from 1 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 1 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported lights issues — failures commonly reported around 86K miles.
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Top cost driver: Lights (1 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2012 Suzuki Equator: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Lights Issues
Lights complaints account for 100% of all reports filed for the 2012 Suzuki Equator, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 86,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 86K-mile mark.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 EQUATOR PICKUP TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 16, 2011, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2011. SOME OF THE BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER AND THE ENGINE OIL FILTER TO THE ENGINE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO BELOW SPECIFICATION STRENGTH. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY BREAK AT THE OIL FILTER ATTACHMENT POINT AND CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE OIL LEAK.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2012 Equator two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from June 19, 2012, through July 12, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with front wheel hubs that may not meet the design hardness specifications. A wheel hub that was manufactured below hardness specification may wear prematurely and eventually crack.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Suzuki Equator is the 2009 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is seat belts / air bags.
2012 Suzuki Equator vs. Class Average (Small Pickup Trucks 2WD)
This vehicle
1
Class avg
119
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small pickup trucks 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Other Suzuki Equator Model Years
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