2010 Suzuki Equator

Introduction

The 2010 Suzuki Equator is a mid-size pickup truck that was offered with a choice of two engines and two transmission options. The standard engine is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder that produces 153 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque. The optional engine is a 4.0-liter V6 that produces 261 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque. Both engines can be paired with either a five-speed manual transmission or a five-speed automatic transmission.

The Equator was praised for its comfortable ride, spacious interior, and affordable price. However, it was also criticized for its lack of power, poor fuel economy, and dated design.

Engine

2.5L Four-Cylinder

• Intake Valve Sticking
  • Description/Symptoms: The intake valves can stick open, causing the engine to run rough and lose power.
  • Solution: Replace the intake valves and valve springs.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000
  • Recalls: None Found
• Timing Chain Tensioner Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The timing chain tensioner can fail, causing the timing chain to skip and the engine to lose power.
  • Solution: Replace the timing chain tensioner and timing chain.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000
  • Recalls: None Found

4.0L V6

• Piston Ring Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The piston rings can fail, causing the engine to burn oil and lose power.
  • Solution: Rebuild the engine.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $2,000 - $4,000
  • Recalls: None Found
• Knock Sensor Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The knock sensor can fail, causing the engine to knock and lose power.
  • Solution: Replace the knock sensor.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
  • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

Five-Speed Manual

• Clutch Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The clutch can fail, making it difficult to shift gears.
  • Solution: Replace the clutch.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000
  • Recalls: None Found
• Transmission Mount Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The transmission mount can fail, causing the transmission to shake and make noise.
  • Solution: Replace the transmission mount.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
  • Recalls: None Found

Five-Speed Automatic

• Torque Converter Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The torque converter can fail, causing the transmission to slip and lose power.
  • Solution: Replace the torque converter.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000
  • Recalls: None Found
• Solenoid Valve Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The solenoid valve can fail, causing the transmission to shift improperly.
  • Solution: Replace the solenoid valve.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
  • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The front lower control arm bushings can fail, causing the suspension to make noise and the vehicle to handle poorly.
  • Solution: Replace the front lower control arm bushings.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
  • Recalls: None Found
• Rear Leaf Spring Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The rear leaf springs can fail, causing the suspension to sag and the vehicle to handle poorly.
  • Solution: Replace the rear leaf springs.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000
  • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Battery Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The battery can fail, causing the vehicle to not start.
  • Solution: Replace the battery.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Tail Light Assembly Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The tail light assembly can fail, causing the turn signals and brake lights to not work.
  • Solution: Replace the tail light assembly.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Power Window Switch Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The power window switch can fail, causing the power windows to not work.
  • Solution: Replace the power window switch.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
  • Recalls: None Found
• Climate Control Panel Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The climate control panel can fail, causing the climate control system to not work.
  • Solution: Replace the climate control panel.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary

The Suzuki Equator is an affordable and reliable pickup truck, but it does have a few issues that can be expensive to fix. The most common problems are related to the engine, transmission, and suspension. If you are considering buying an Equator, be sure to have it inspected by a mechanic to identify any potential problems.