Suzuki Equator

Name: 2009 Suzuki Equator
Brand: Suzuki

EPA MPG: NA

RECALL ALERT: There is 1 recall on this vehicle. Learn More.

There is 1 recall on this vehicle. Learn More.

RECALL ALERT: There is 1 recall on this vehicle. Learn More.

There is 1 recall on this vehicle. Learn More.

CR's Take

The Suzuki Equator is a rebadged Nissan Frontier that shares a platform with the Pathfinder and Xterra. We found the Frontier quick and nimble, with a stiff, though tolerable ride. The strong 4.0- liter V6 revs smoothly and feels like a V8. A 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine powers base models. Only crew- and extended-cab body styles are offered, but rear-seat room is tight in the crew cab. The tailgate is very heavy. Curtain air bags are standard and stability control is available.

Reliability Details

Owner Satisfaction Details

See All Ratings & Specs

2009 Pickup Trucks Reliability

This Car

100

0 - 100

Suzuki Equator

vs. Similar Cars

Chevrolet Colorad...

Chevrolet Colorado

Ford Ranger

GMC Canyon

Honda Ridgeline

Nissan Frontier

See All Models Reliability

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

See All Ratings & Specs

Owner Reports

Owner Satisfaction

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Driving Experience

Comfort

Value

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

See All Ratings & Specs

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

See All Ratings & Specs

2009 Midsized pickup trucks Ratings

2009 Suzuki Equator

$3,700 - $6,125

EPA MPG NA

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2009 Chevrolet Colorado

$4,500 - $8,100

EPA MPG NA

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2009 Dodge Dakota

$4,300 - $6,400

EPA MPG 17 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

$6,475 - $7,850

EPA MPG 17 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2009 Ford Ranger

$5,825 - $7,850

EPA MPG 16 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2009 GMC Canyon

$3,075 - $7,900

EPA MPG NA

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2009 Honda Ridgeline

$7,350 - $8,450

EPA MPG 18 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2009 Mazda B-Series

$ NA

EPA MPG NA

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2009 Nissan Frontier

$5,275 - $8,425

EPA MPG 17 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2009 Toyota Tacoma

$6,800 - $12,350

EPA MPG 19 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

See All Midsized pickup trucks Ratings

Features & Specs

extended cab

crew cab

2 front, 3 rear

4WD, Rear

2.5-liter 4 (152 hp)
4-liter V6 (261 hp)

5-speed manual
5-speed automatic

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.