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Suzuki Equator VIN Check

NHTSA holds 2 owner complaints on the Suzuki Equator from 2 production runs; the worst run has 1, the typical one 1.

NHTSA complaint records · 2 complaints · 2 runs · 2011–2012 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Equator run is 5Z61D0CW4BC (2011 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Air bags problems make up 50% of reports; NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for Equator model years 2009–2012.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Suzuki Equator has 2 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every Equator complaint on file.

FIG.01·Suzuki Equator — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
5Z61D0CW4BC••••••20111——
5Z61D0FV3CC••••••20121——
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 50% of everything Suzuki Equator owners report: Air Bags, 1 of 2 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Suzuki Equator — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Air Bags1——
Exterior Lighting1——
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 5 recall campaigns on the Suzuki Equator; the 5 below cover build years 2009 to 2012. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Suzuki Equator — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
11V593000Engine And Engine Cooling2011–2012
10V392000Equipment:electrical:navigational System(global Positioning System)2009–2010
12V464000Suspension:front:hub2012
10V118000Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector2010
10V213000Suspension:front:control Arm2010
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

How serious were they

FIG.06·Suzuki Equator — complaint severity
OutcomeSuzuki EquatorAll vehicles
Complaints filed21,115,966
Involved a crash0 (0%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported058,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Suzuki Equator share of that is 2 complaints over 2 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Suzuki Equator
Recalls13 campaignsFuel economy21 mpg bestReliability4.5/5Common problems3 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2009–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Suzuki Equator VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 2 NHTSA complaints from 2 Equator runs and 5 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Equator production run has the most complaints?

5Z61D0CW4BC, a 2011 build, with 1 complaints. The typical Equator run has 1.

How many Equator complaints involve a crash?

0% of 2 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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