Model year
2012 Suzuki Equator
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 1 complaint for the 2012 Suzuki Equator (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are EXTERIOR LIGHTING (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 16–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$4,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
12V464000 · Sep 19, 2012
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…
11V593000 · Dec 19, 2011
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…
Complaints
1 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.198 | — |
| Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.212 | — |
| Extended Cab PU/EC 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.198 | — |
| Extended Cab PU/EC RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.212 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equator 2WD · 2.5L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Equator 2WD · 2.5L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Equator 2WD · 4L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Equator 4WD · 4L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 Suzuki Equator at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.