2012 Suzuki Equator Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Suzuki Equator.
Worst 2012 Suzuki Equator Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Suzuki Equator.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 86,000 mi |
Recalls for 2012 Suzuki Equator
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~98 vehicles.
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.
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.
Other Suzuki Equator Years
Wider context: See the full Suzuki Equator reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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