I checked my oil level 3 weeks ago and it was fine. I change my oil every 3000 miles. I added a quart 3 days ago for a long trip I was taking. While driving down to billings, mt, my car suddenly stopped. It had not overheated or shown a warning sign. My car was bone dry of oil! the engine has seized. I did everything right...this is clearly a design flaw in the car.

- Rapid City, SD, USA

After maintaining our 2000 Isuzu Trooper by the book and being fully aware of the oil consumption problem, it blew the engine at 103000. I kept very good documentation of all the repairs- and there were a lot of them, Isuzu is not backing their powertrain warranty (120,000 miles)because they found a way to get away with it by saying because I didn't have actual receipts for every oil change even though I did many myself and documented dates and mileage, they are not responsible. I've done some research which was easy because its such a common problem, but didn't find much on any Trooper owners satisfied or fairly treated by Isuzu. The sticker price was $32,000 when I purchased it in 2000 I fully expected to get more than 103,000 out of it. If anyone has any luck with the same problem, please let me know and in the mean time im going to do as much as I can to fight this.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Like many others I have read about, my 2000 Isuzu Trooper with about 63,000 miles is using oil excessively. My mechanic has found no leaks. Due to the numerous similar complaints I have read about, why has Isuzu not issued some kind of recall?

- Roslindale, MA, USA

2000 Isuzu Trooper with apx 53K miles on it, regular oil changes about every 4-5,00 miles (Isuzu owners' manual recommends every 7,500 mi - which would not work it seems). I had checked the oil previously and found it ok a few days before taking trip, had engine rod break lose and punch hole in engine block. Have seen many other examples of similar problems with this engine. Luckily I bought it used with a Honda care extended warranty, and the engine is being replaced under that warranty.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

I puchased my 2000 Isuzu Trooper in February 2004 with 36,000 miles on the engine. Since then I have changed my own oil every 3,000 miles religiously. I have either changed at my work (a local Chevrolet dealership) or at my own home. The last time I changed my oil was 2 months ago (9/25/04) at 47900 miles and on (11/24/04) with 49800 miles the oil light flashed at me when I came to a stop about a block from my home then went out. Once I got home I checked the oil and it did not register on the dipstick at all. I started to pour in oil it took all of 4 quarts of oil to fill it full. This is an on going problem with my vehicle being I have been trying to keep record of it as I was advised by a repair shop months ago when I first noticed the problem with this vehicle shortly after I purchased it. I believe by now I am over the 60 month warranty per Isuzu but I will check on that (11/26/04), but I also have an extended warranty through heritage that I purchased with the Trooper. I am probably one of the few that may get this taken care of on someone else's dime. But I personally know that this is a known problem by the manufacturer and there are many people out there with this same type of vehicle with this problem as I have seen on the internet. All you have to do is type "oil consumption 2000 Isuzu Trooper" and have fun, it will keep you busy all day. I believe the manufacture should do something about this problem.

- Anchorage, AK, USA

Changed oil at 44900 miles. Went on a trip after 1000 miles enigne freezes then oil light comes on after SUV comes to a complete stop. Lucky to get off to the side of the interstate. Had SUV towed 700 miles to dealer. SUV is under warranty. Told by Isuzu its my problem no oil in the engine. Told by an independent mechanic that the oil had been burned, not leaking.

- Arlington Heights, IL, USA

In February 2003, I brought my 2000 Isuzu into a mechanic shop to have the intake gasket, upper and lower replaced, after owning my vehicle for only six months. At that time my engine light had come on and stayed on. After having the intake gasket repaired the light remained on. I was told by the mechanic that there was a wiring problem and it would cost more to fix it or I could just ignore it. Now, six months later, I have a blown engine. I was informed that my vehicle had used four quarts of oil in less than 3000 miles. I never received a warning indicating my oil was low. The mechanic informed me my vehicle had been burning the oil, no leaking it, because it was apparent by the appearance of the muffler.

- Higginsville, MO, USA