Faults:

The compressor that makes the air conditioner work went out at approximately 30,000 miles. The cost for repair for this is over $1,000.00.

The brakes, front and rear, went out at 43,000 miles. Not only did the brakes go out, but the calipers on the brakes fell off. This was a $500.00 repair.

The dipstick that checks the oil in the engine indicates no oil in the vehicle after less than 3,000 miles since the last oil change. This is at the current 44,000 miles. Cost for repair unknown at this time.

The driver side window came off track, only allowing the window to be rolled up if it is manually pushed back into place. This is at the current 44,000 miles. Cost for repair unknown at this time.

The blower for the air conditioner and heater quits working at times, and only starts working again if switches that control the outside/recirculate air are moved back and forth. This happened at approximately 35,000 miles.

One of the back seats does not lock into place when folded forward. This happened at approximately 25,000 miles.

General Comments:

This is the worst car I have ever owned. I have never seen a car that is this new, with this low of miles, have so many problems, amounting in so much cost to repair. I should've NEVER veered from Hondas.

Faults:

One month after purchasing my trooper the glow plugs were replaced due to starting problems in the morning.

After six months I experienced overheating.

The vehicle was taken to the dealer for examination. The head was removed and was found to be very slightly distorted. This was machined. One thousandth of an inch was taken off and the head refitted. Still the problem persisted.

After stripping the engine again, a crack was found on the bore.

Warranty company have refused to pay for this fault as they say overheating caused the crack to appear. This has been found to be untrue, in other words the crack caused the overheating.

General Comments:

Apart from mechanical failure the trooper was a very good car.

It had bags of power and was really nice to drive.

Lots of cabin space.

Faults:

Clutch oil seal replaced under warranty at 24,000 miles, with a new clutch replaced under warranty.

Injector connector came apart at 55,000 miles, but repaired under warranty.

Several aerials replaced - not under warranty! They are on the near side and on left hand drive roads, catch tree branches. These aerials must be the best selling dealer replacement part ever dreamed up by any car maker!

The dealer fitted air con was not a good idea - we had several goes at getting it to work reliably. I will stick to genuine OEM build next time!

General Comments:

The engine is really tough and pulls well. I tow a heavy Ifor Williams flat bed trailer for over 50% of all driving and it is as if the trailer is not there. It is a stunking good workhorse.

Not a vehicle to impress the golf club brigade - for that a BMW or Mercedes is the ticket, but it is acceptably comfortable, reliable and versatile.

Faults:

Element on rear de-mister broke.

General Comments:

Very, very good vehicle, however the supplied tyres are too road based. Combination tyres would have been better.