Simply put the vehicle has a poor track record for oil consumption and engine issues.
This is not a Geo Metro it is an SUV and the manufacturer had a history at building a real work horse and the trooper engine is not up to par.
There has been way to many people with similar or even the same problem which makes a very strong case that it is the vehicle not the owner.
Other then that the average production quality, stability and expected reliability of the engine is poor if you consider the numerous times this have been discussed. It is unfortunate because any vehicle depends on a good or even great engine and in this SUV with many other strong points can not make up for the frustrations that so many of us “lemon engine” owners have been through.
Be wary and be educated, I am sure some of the engines produced or driven have not all been worked hard as they are suppose to live up to. Like I said before this vehicle is not some basic gas with wheels the Trooper is an SUV which should live up to such.
One last thing is I almost like the Trooper and what it potentially has to offer if the engine was more reliable.