5 problems have been reported for the 2009 Suzuki Equator. The following chart shows the 3 most common problems for 2009 Suzuki Equator. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags with 2 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel system, other (2 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Vehicle Speed Control |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2009 Suzuki Equator in the United States are 2,380 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Suzuki Equator owners in the last 13 years is 5, and the age of the vehicle is 13, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 5 / 2,380 / 13 * 1000 = 0.16.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Suzuki Equator model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2009 Suzuki Equator in 2009.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Suzuki Equator, the following table can be used to compare the 2009 Suzuki Equator with the Suzuki Equator from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2009 Equator is 5 while the average number of problems reported for the 4 model years of the Suzuki Equator is 4.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2012 Equator | |
| 2011 Equator | |
| 2010 Equator | |
| 2009 Equator |