Youd be much better off with a proper locker, like the ARB, or Electric locker from Harrop. If you want the full review, check this out Isuzu Dmax review after 4 years. Weve also fitted a transmission cooler to care for our Automatic Transmission, after the temperatures were getting a bit too hot for my happiness, but this is not uncommon for a lot of new 4WDs that are working hard. Was told by one dealer the car would need a Diff drop plus ball joint spacer to adjust the change in angle angles. Cheers for the comment. If they say its out of warranty, I would argue that 5 years is not a reasonable life span especially when its a known problem, and despite it being out of warranty it should be covered. 200watt solar panel up on cab roof. You are very welcome. I tow a boat and sometimes a caravan. Our Dmax has bigger tyres, a big ute canopy and a fair bit of weight, and you feel it towing a camper trailer around the 1.5 tonne mark. there should be no play. Im told that the new evaporators being fitted are a different design, but there are a number of people who are onto their 4th evaporator, which is pretty poor. I have read of a surprising number of Dmaxs with rear differentials that have failed before 80,000km. Have a 2008 Rodeo space cab, manual, 270,000 klms. Either way, its a massive shortfall on Isuzus part with no real fix. Would I look at alternatives? Thanks Paul. Hey mate. Will the next 4WD be a Toyota? Machinery will take a lot of hard use but will not take abuse. Unfortunately its not the first time Ive heard this, but they seem to be far and few between. Its actually getting quite hard to get second hand ones now because of this. From what Ive heard, you are not alone in your beliefs. The 2012 2020 Isuzu Dmaxs have a very bad habit of cracking the evaporator at the end of a rigid pipe that goes through your firewall, which releases the cooling gas, and results in you needing to have the entire dash removed, and the evaporator replaced. This shouldnt be unique to the Dmax; its just a wear and tear item, Hi Aaron, That said, Ive also seen it on Dmaxs and MUXs that have no bull bar, or even the factory aluminium or steel bull bar. Doesnt sound like youve had a good run. Like you, I compared Isuzu from a grounding of Toyota engineering. Its similar in many ways to mine, and it sounds like youve put plenty of thought into making something that will do what you need it to. I would ask on the various Dmax and MUX pages on Facebook; there is some good information shared on their from a technical perspective. The ACC has some great information about warranties that is worth a read. In fact they are more reliable than Toyotas. When I pointed out that the dealer had fitted it under finance they backtracked and blamed it on the Pedders GVM upgrade. between me and the feature in the stability control ,..was able to save it, so what can i say, it pulls like a train, and the economy could be a little better, but so far i am happy. I guess it all comes down to what you want, and whether its a good deal. Never heard of any issues with the timing chain adjusters; what happened? They can get a good idea of the condition of the DPD fairly easily. If I go and get one fitted and I have issues with the 10 speed trans I am worried about my warranty. Weve just recently gone and bought a Lifestyle Reconn R2 Hypercamper which is about 2.3 tonnes loaded and you really notice it! All our lift kits are designed to give your Isuzu D-Max improved stability with load or when towing, increased comfort off and on road, and of course give you greater control when driving your Isuzu D-Max. DIY LIFT KIT INSTALL SECRETS! All that said, I take on board the comments re the inner guard issue as this is not the first report of the issue that I have heard, and I will ensure this is inspected at the 230k service. The gearbox tries to use the torque converter lockup like its a 10 speed gearbox, if i sit on 80kms/hr on the flat highway it goes from 5th locked down to 5th unlocked to 4th unlocked and back up and down we go. I have braced bullbar by getting scrub rails incase bullbar causing inner guard cracking. It goes in for a service tomorrow so will get the mechanic to check out to see if there are any cracks in the inner guards as well. I have a 2012 (start of the batch in the article) starting from new and with 315,000km on it now, doing a combination of on/off road. Fridge behind passenger in cab. I hope our D-Max goes the distance another 200,000 km is expected. It is a manual first up gear box was replaced under warranty. Hi Aaron, All going well the vehicle should take us on our grey nomad adventure later this year. Dmax lift kit problems are always going to be accentuated because of this, and you need to be careful going too high. Hi Aaron, it turned out to be a fault which after being plugged into their computer was re programmed, all good have since had the light come on and it did its burn as it should have, now the main complaint i have is some of the nannies pulling on the steering wheel applying the brakes when i get to close to a vehicle, they are working as they should ,but if you turn them off which isnt as easy as it should be , you have to turn them off again when you restart , having said that it has saved me from running up the back of a car in Sydney traffic , and the other day saved us from a bad situation where a loaded trailer got way out of control,. I have a 2018 DMax and have a love hate relationship. I have serviced this vehicle accordingly, (every 10,000km) its 4 and a half years old and a total lemon. Weve gone with the lightest full size steel bull bar I could find, opted not to install a second battery under the bonnet (which I reckon is a daft place to put one anyway!) How many kms has it done? The Dmax CVs seem to be at a disadvantage from the factory though, with the differential sitting slightly further back than it other vehicles, and this puts more stress on them to start off with. Yes, they have their issues, as Ive shared, but most are relatively minor (although still unacceptable) compared to the major gearbox failures, injector replacements, DPF failures, engine failures and so forth that happen on a regular basis to other brands. All things considered, the Dmax is a seriously solid vehicle, and is one of the better in its class. 1. Sorry to hear of your issues. Seems they havent moved on much since. Ive always liked them. Emergency brakes are applied prematurely. Alloy Isuzu tray(Triple M) canvas canopy in sail track with engineered load bearing alloy roof and rails. when 4 wheel driving. Is the vehicle still drivable? However, youll have a hard time getting one, they dont really work that well and they are actually illegal in these Dmaxs as it interferes with the electronic stability control. Just pondering now how I take advantage of any warranty claim, without there being a glaring fault. What issues have you had with the Dmax, and what model was it? also my handsfree is fine, i have heard people complain about it but i have never had that problem in a lsu, i am beginning to think its the different unit in the sx that is the issue here. This seems to stem from vehicles that spend a lot of time on rough roads, have heavy bull bars and winches mounted and that stick out a long way. If you want to know how much the total build cost, you can read about it here Dmax build cost. If you are finding the DPF burns are happening much closer together, you may have a problem. No dramas except the egr which was done earlier this year at 240000ks and seals on the gear box, its now at 270000ks and still on the original clutch. So let's go through why I feel this is an absolute quality bit of kit. The dealer said the issue is that small that they cant get a good read on the issue and said I just have to drive it until it breaks down. Ironically, several of the problems we have had have been the result of aftermarket gear. I would suggest Pedders as an option, if you have one nearby. Canopy 150mm higher than standard as we sleep in canopy. 116k on the clock. Lots to think about, but take your time, drive the vehicles you are keen on and make the best decisions you can with what you pick up. Sounds like youve had a rough run, and are understandably annoyed about it. THE DMAX 4WD BUILD UP. Its the most reasonable explanation though, and Im sure I heard about it from someone who went to Isuzu outside of Australia. Also, because of the extra lift in the front end, I've split the driver's side CV boot. I would get a locker instead of the LSD. All that said, I now have 227,000km on the clock, original brakes and shoes and, believe it or not, original wiper blades (lol), although they coming close to wanting to be replaced. We dont have those motors over here, but the rear main isnt exactly uncommon on the 4JJ1 either, I assume theyll sort it under warranty? I agree that its annoying, and it shouldnt be acceptable. How to Fix your LLY Duramax Fuel Pressure Relief Valve (FPRV) Problem. after 1k i serviced it and found chunks of metal in the diff. Of course, theyve come about in order to meet environmental emission regulations, so they are here to stay. There are a few areas of concern that we all hear about. The Dmax has big shoes to fill; the Land Cruiser was a tough tourer that went just about anywhere you pointed it. This has been happening for almost 18mths/50,000km and can happen anywhere from 2km or 10,000km apart. set of nolathane cab mounts fixed this. I assume the coolant leak was something to do with the EGR, and at least one of the oil leaks would have been a rear main? Thanks for the comment. MY18 SX 44 space cab chassis tourer build. We now want to travel to more remote locations with our rig eg Kennedy Ranges, Great Central Road etc. They won't affect normal working then. 4.5 years out of the first one, and weve gone for another identical one. On it. Ive heard of a few people with this issue. Not good enough Isuzu; absolutely no leg to stand on in your defence. Hope we can get another 140,000 trouble free kms out of her!! Anyway, 6 weeks later, the parts have now been ordered, ex-Thailand and no idea how long that will take (I am hoping they dont strap them to the back of a mule with a life vest and push them across the ocean, but with my experience with Isuzu warranty so far, I wouldnt be surprised). Sometimes their owners will acknowledge it, but more often than not they dont! We are getting on a bit mid 60s, so we need to get this decision right first time ( well as much as we can) so we are looking for advice on how to achieve our goal. we bought a D-Max in 2013. we have had nothing but problems. It works OK, but isnt as good as some other variants on the market. For me, this is not the biggest issue in the world (and I knew about it when I bought the car) as I dont use it too often to make or receive calls, but if you were using it for business purposes itd be the first thing you would rip out and replace. Customer in need of Parts for lift kit. Neither I or insurance at the time knew it was a common issue. This is because the tie rods on the steering rack are not very strong, and have a habit of bending/breaking. Also, Im told that there was a mishap in the manufacturing facility where high tensile steel was stamped incorrectly for the guard panels, and used anyway. I have never owned a Toyota 4WD and wont ever. The 21 will be a giant change, but all the best with it! The reasoning was simple; a DPF (or DPD as Isuzu calls them) is just another thing to go wrong, and I know Isuzu have issues with them in their trucks (despite being one of the better DPFs on the market today). Have you had any issues with it? Cheers, Emma. Harry. These are being replaced under warranty, but it takes time and means you are without a car for a while, and some people are on their third or fourth turbos! We live in Perth (no longer working since 2017 yippee!!) You can ring Isuzu directly and speak to them; it might be worth doing that. 2013 Camry Atara SX, 200ks replaced park brake shoes andwell thats it! Im fairly confident the first 3 seals that were installed were not done properly (pushed too far in). The dash has a loud audible clicking noise coming from inside on the passenger side when in drive with the foot on the brake and the air conditioner switch wont stay on unless continually pressed in. I have a love affair for the Isuzu because its frugal on fuel and reliable to the max. If you are loading it up or changing tyre sizes it will struggle, and potentially have issues with overloading. I reckon it will do you proud for a few more years yet! Hi Aaron, parts can be hard to find, we are lucky in a way down here, that we have in excess of 100,000 4wds on the road, very good people in the know IE, mechanics and dealers ,only took two phone calls. More reliable than Toyota is most certainly an interesting opinion, of which a majority of those in the know would disagree with. Ive had the rear differential pinion seal replaced under warranty as it was leaking, and the 4 front body mounts that were cracking and deforming. Of course, there are lots of options when it comes to improving power and the 4JJ1 motor is extremely popular for getting huge power figures from with reliability remaining largely unchanged. Id never buy another Dmax, what a total piece of garbage! Hopefully your local dealer is helpful. I don't know - very few diesels seem to have them, probably due to increased production costs and the plain fact is most manage very well without them though the presence of an in-tank pump does make servicing easier. This is my second dmax (MY2019), after my 2010 gave me 200,000km with pretty close to zero headaches. Have decided a new D'max and have asked for a 2 inch lift from the dealer. I am an Engineer with a passion for technology, however in my view the computer intervention creates dangerous situations. There is something nice about an old, simple vehicle, but we found that the age of components just kept resulting in things going wrong. You can adjust the settings, but its just terrible. As a passenger, a fast thoughtless driver off road is a precursor for head & back aches. put a 2 lift on it a bull bar, canopy and so on, it has been great. I have heard of a significant number of these being done. It fills its own windscreen wiper reservoir up when it rains. What oil are you running? I overheard an employee at the Isuzu dealer mention to one of their colleagues that they had heard it happen to (x) family twice. Hi Aaron, great reading from people that know and understand. This point is super scary. I have a 2017 d max. Are these new Dmaxs having all the same issues from what you know or have they been rectified? How come you sold the Y62? Ive just recently seen much heavier duty options which sleeve the thread to prevent this, and will be keeping an eye out on it, and driving with care. Keen to know more? Any thoughts on what I should do.? My 2017 D -Max tray-back has done 177,000 km. Do you know anything about this problem or maybe point me in the right direction to fix this. Unfortunately, was to late, crown wheel and pinion not healthy. Either way, a new clutch shouldnt be a hugely expensive bill, and hopefully Isuzu share some of the responsibility, Thank you Aaron, and will keep an eye on the body mounts regularly. Ive seen a couple of front differentials blow up off road and puncture the actual diff, and a few DPF issues, but for the most part they seem to have made a significant improvement. What are your thoughts on the 2016 Dmax MY15.5 extra cab for towing 2500kg caravan? I believe the hardfacing was not done correctly on these, which is why they chew out. Very interesting articles, Ive just about sold my Nissan y62, and was keen to buy a Isuzu MY15, July onwards, but on reading the brassed of owners, 2nd choice was 2014 hilux, but really Im just about gone full circle, GQ1988swb, non turbo, good old plugger and even spend $10,000 total recon motor, seems ok Towing capacity; a simple guide to keep you legal, 42 tips for 4WDing; the ultimate how to drive a 4WD guide, 20 things you should never do in a 4WD recovery. Realistically, if you have a DPF you should consider it a consumable, which is a shame as they arent cheap. Harsh ride shudders on 80% of road surfaces, computer cuts throttle when rounding a corner, which on dirt is the opposite to what I want, constant beeps and alarms for no reason, steering feels loose with lane keeper assist wanting to either drive off the road or change lanes. No wonder you got another Dmax; its awesome when you feel comfortable with a previous vehicle to just buy the next model up. Early on had a head gasket blow, fixed under warranty. Beyond the above though, these are solid vehicles. The new panels are different parts. drivetrain sympathy is a must with most IFS rigs, mine has spent a fair amount of time offroad with no real problems. The Dmax turbo was replaced when it was first delivered to me (faulty waste gate actuator), and I had the transfer case seal on the rear weep, which was replaced under warranty, and kept leaking (we are on seal #4 now, which seems to be holding). The seal itself is cheap (from memory about $15) each, and doesnt take more than 30 minutes to replace. If your dealer is close Id be asking them about it and getting it done, so you dont have issues with cracked guards in the future. I always used EFS SHocks and King Coils. I also found the lane control totally unreliable. I have a 2010 Dmax which I bought new. Squeeks and rattles in the dash and both doors, exterior paint scratches easily, interior plastics scratch easily, rust spots on the drivers side door sill from a leaking door, car mat snapped off the first time i hopped in it, vinyl floor covering is loose, glove box latch does not open the glove box, driver side door sits 5mm proud compared to the rear door. A lift can mean the vehicle has stronger springs and so flex won't increase, other springs with greater/higher set but not so weight holding may increase it a little. Unreliable. Rough run mate. Sounds like youve had a good run with the Rodeo; they are a great vehicle too. Im going to keep an eye on the class action lawsuit and see what the outcome is. Apparently this is something all dealerships are required to check and rectify on a regular basis now. What do you think about dmax 2022? 2nd battery behind driver in cab. One of the most important things to get right with a motor running a DPF is the right oil; if you run non DPF suitable oil it will block the DPF in no time, and youll have all sorts of issues. A 2018 Isuzu D-MAX SX TF MY17 has recently come up for sale, 1 owner and clocked up 277,000 km, looks in quite good condition from the video, it looks exactly like the ones in the pics above. A well known fix is to fit colorado front rubbers as they are much more solid and reduce the vibration greatly. Sorry to hear you are going through that. Hi Aaron Some thought has gone into avoiding issues as best I can. (around $125) Bolt them in set on just a slight load bearing. I literally would have had to lift the paint, make the mark and then respray. Oil used Castrol Vectron 10W40 It did it with a sense of flair that I will miss, but there are a few things I won't miss, and its all a compromise one way or another. Best fuel economy at 90klms. All fibres are worn off. We can only assure them we dont ride the clutch. Interesting! Ive been on various Facebook pages of different makes and models, and the Isuzu 4WD pages seems to have very, very little issues overall. Over the previous 20 years I have had 3 x Jackaroos (the last being a Diesel). I run a e-locker in the back which is excellent. You can get an LSD. I have just noticed that my front body mount rubbers have cracked. I would speak to an automatic transmission specialist, and probably get an OBD2 reader to monitor the temperatures. I bought it from new and Ive done 125,000km now. I just share my experiences so others can use them to make their own choices. I do love my MUX and its bells and whistles but gee I hope thats all that is going to go wrong this early in the piece! Its got enough power to be reasonable, and a lot if you are used to some of the older diesel 4WDs, but its got nothing on other Utes like the Ford Ranger, Ford Raptor or V6 Volkswagen Amarok. Surely we cant be the only 2 with a 2017 Dmax that has this issue? Ive never really had much to do with them, but always appreciate comments from all walks of life, and youve certainly done a comprehensive job listing them down. Looks like we wont be until the vehicle is sorted. Would I buy another Isuzu or recommend possibly not. If you see a broken Dmax on the side of a 4WD track, theres a pretty high chance the two front wheels are pointing inwards towards each other. Have had the EGR, TURBO, REAR SEAL x3, AIR-CONDITIONING replaced (as mentioned in the previous comments) all fine and well now. I test drove a manual with my heart set on buying one but the lag was even worse. Thankfully no other issues have come up and i had trouble free 16k trip around big island in 2019. Ive seen a few more complaints about the DPF in Isuzu Dmax and MUX vehicles lately, as they start to get a bit older and problems rear their heads. Have you got quotes to repair it? it has done a total off 126,000 km. Dobinsons rear shocks for Colorado RG 2012-On, Colorado 7, Isuzu D-max 2nd Gen, Triton L200 05-on(GS43-801) . Not good. Yep, were happy with Amaron. Then EGR stuffed up. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! Catchcan from Flashlube. Perhaps its time to retire or go back to something mechanical that you understand a bit better. Overall though, Im pleased with the vehicle, and it is serving us well. The panel beater in Alice told me he deals with the cracked inner guards once a month and said it will happen again and get rid of it. The turbo thing is a known issue, and I dont think theres a single vehicle out there with a DPF that has improved reliability because of it. I would imagine most of the problems I listed will have been rectified. You can read more about that here; Dmax leaking transfer case seal. I also want to put on a heavy duty bull bar but I could be asking for trouble in terms of the cracking as mentioned above. Aaron, Hi Aaron, I am thinking to check and change diff oil in conjunction with normal service (10,000km) just to be on the safe side. Permalink. It should be under $100 on its own. Having spoken with a few gearbox guys of late the problem is now quite well known. Sorry to hear mate. First idea was fit locker, eliminate problem. Im sure they do deny it. What a truly terrible experience that Im sure has put you off buying another Isuzu. Hi Thanks for the update. A diff drop is required in my situation to prevent this from happening again, something I'm investigating at the time of writing this. If your truck has been lifted make sure the lift kit you have is a spindle style kit not a control arm drop. All the best with the 2021 model; I hear they are quite the improvement. We are taking Isuzu to VCAT and I have spent thousands of my own dollars getting an engineers report. Has anyone got any thoughts on this. I attached long evap pipe for aircon to firewall with clamp to try and avoid evap failure from cracking. Fless. I have a 2018 DMAX dual cab 44 with a full Isuzu dealer service history, Turbo went at 1600km (yes, 1600), with a month to repair under warranty (and 3 visits to the dealer to collect additional details to authorise the warranty BUT at least I could still drive it). Ive had the Dmax for nearly 5 years now, and clocked up about 77,000km in it. She does a mix of town and country driving and is our caravan tow vehicle. Hi Aaron, This is not the case; they are good vehicles with a few little flaws (on the whole) that can be easily worked around. Another quote came back and said the diff drop and spacers were illegal and wouldn't supply it. Id suggest you get something light and strong if you can, and monitor the body mounts carefully, and look for any cracks appearing. I ended up getting towed home, luckily it was only about 5 k`s. I an quite stressed we are going to be left with the blame and a hefty bill. Bog standard too. The guards crack due to the body flexing and vibrating. You can get similar results with a good remap too, and the factory turbo. The wheel bearings also sounds strange; if they are done properly, you should have no issues for a lot longer than every couple of services. I started the application in May. However I have an new issue that the Isuzu dealership is stuck on. Karen and Tony McAlister. you should be able to jack the front end up and grab the centerlink, then shake it back and forth. At the time of purchase, Id heard of a couple of turbos going on the newer model with the DPF, and since then I have heard of a huge number. Luckily my previous insurer involved with the initial repair paid me a cash settlement of $10k to pay for the repairs luckily. Not what you expect from a new Ute. Ill weigh it all up again when that time comes. The old Jackaroos were a fantastic vehicle, and you are right; Isuzu know how to make a vehicle. FYI, Ive been a qualified mechanical fitter for many years, so your comment is rather amusing. No one will know for sure without a few more kms being put on them. Usually failure is from being unlucky, pushing the limits of the vehicle or poor driving practices. We have a 2018 DMax. Thats a fair chunk of kilometres, but if its got a full service history and has been well cared for it could be a good option. Ive been looking at a DMax for a number of years now to replace my 2010 Hilux due to its limited towing capacity. I feel like that is the source (and hope). Recently purchased a Cx space cab trading in a 2016 model, the new vehicle is causing major problems related to the sensors breaking at shadows on the road travelling at speed o the highway. Aaron. All the best with whatever you decide Stephen. I have a manual 2014 SX space cab. Congratulations on the new to you vehicle. The front can only flex through it's design range anyway. 2021 Isuzu D-Max Problems Driven Today 3.11K subscribers Subscribe 1.5K 241K views 2 years ago 2021 Isuzu D-Max Problems The 2021 Isuzu D-Max is the new medium truck from the Japanese. Mate of mine in the industry showed me the finger spacing and the fact that the marks were under the duco. uses no oil blow no smoke. You wouldnt expect your microwave to stop working after 6 months of use, and likewise having to replace a clutch on a 4WD that is only a couple of years old seems excessive. Built Not Bought 827K. Let us realise that at 110kph, we are covering 30 m/sec, relative to on coming traffic this is 60 m/sec. I had one on my 80 series for a while. 1. Thanks Not to mention being lied to by Isuzu. Apart from that ive had a good run so far, only 41,000kms. I have sent emails to Isuzu and have not heard a work back that is very disapointing to us. Second issue was manual gearbox, they looked at it, told me nothing wrong while well under warranty and then of course a few months out of warranty wouldnt look at it. Front Bumpers Hidden Winch Mounts Nudge Bars Rear Bumpers Side Protection Underbody Protection Winch Bumpers Canopies and Covers Tonneau Covers Truckman Hard Tops Exterior Styling Grilles Other Styling Wheel Arches Wheel Spacers Exterior Upgrades Camera Systems Tailgate Assist Towing Mirrors Snorkels and Breathers Diff Breathers Snorkel Kits So, I noticed at 115,000km the cracks are back. Regards Tim from Tassie. Thanks for the comment, and the story. Unfortunately all of the 2017 2020 models (until the new shape) have the same turbo, and they must have changed thousands of them by now. Maybe look at almost anything else. 2. Interesting about the Alphatech piggyback; Id heard of them before and might give our Dmax a tickle at some stage in the future. Our Research and Development team extensively examined the vehicle and took note of the comparisons between the old D-MAX and the '21 D-MAX. Have you got a Dmax? Ive been a Toyota fan for a long time. i dont understand how anyone can say the cracked inner guards are caused by a bullbar when it is mounted to the chassis not the body. Linds. I could have paid the same price for a brand new one, but opted for the last of the pre DPF models. The Hilux is also a good vehicle, and as long as you keep on top of the injectors they are a great motor. If you can prove the paint wasnt done right from the factory they should have no leg to stand on. One thing I have noticed since I got it was regular DPD regens so I started to make a list of the mileage at each one and discovered that happened as often as 140ks and as long as 420ks with an average of 265 ks. Its ordered now; youll get a great car and Im sure youll have fun with it. Hayman Reese Xbar. The ACCC makes it very clear that any product purchased in Australia must do what a reasonable person would expect it to. Ours has been pretty good overall, Thanks for your comments, and all the best I feel that theres a lot of people who dont share the issues they have with their 4WDs, and when its put together openly and honestly it probably looks a bit daunting, but there are many other vehicles with much worse runs than this! Your review seems to bear this out. The new Duramax will be mated to GM's new 10-speed automatic transmission that is currently offered in the 2019 Camaro ZL1. whenever you have the extra loads in there. Ian. Have a problem with the front sway bar. I havent experienced them all, but am completely honest about revealing anything that has gone wrong. I own a 2017 dual cab Dmax LS-U 44. I have an SX spacecab 2013. I agree with the drive train sympathy. I am a mechanical fitter by trade, and am very familiar with the difference between hard work and abuse. Turbo went in under 10,000km had a strange noise from motor that head office couldnt explain and loads of other issues. Therefore I was surprised you bought one of these crates of shite over a Toyota. I wanted a solid vehicle, with vinyl floors that could be taken away with minimal fuss and relative comfort. The game is always changing, and theres no perfect 4WD for everyone out there. You can confirm this quite easily by putting it in third gear when stopped, and trying to take off. Oil is cheap. Great looking vehicle with added creature comforts, ..but, it is turning into the worst driving experience in over 50 years of motoring. Gavin. Absolute garbage, unless you managed to get a good one. Would i buy another one yes, would i look at anything else yes but it would need tobe really good if i decided to change. Im probably not as hard on the vehicle as most off-roaders and am therefore happy with the vehicle and not in a hurry to replace it, particularly with those pesky DPFs (DPD). From a hardware point of view. Will go elocker in rear one day because of known diff issues. Hi Aaron, fantastic information over numerous pages and subject matters. It might pay to take it somewhere that spends more time, and charges more for a better result. This is caused by poor body rubbers, especially the front ones. I am hoping this is a simple fix. Good to hear youve had a great run so far. The turbo has been replaced and the air conditioner piping replaced under warranty. no aftersale service If you are towing anything heavier than 2.5 tonne (which you probably shouldnt be with a Dmax anyway) you are going to feel it, substantially. Firstly, sorry to hear you are having issues. Saying have a Chip in my ute, so I got them to have a look before I took my ute back and low and behold I dont have one which left the service manager scratching his head. Yep, the 2WD Toyotas have a great reputation. This is the same with the gearbox; if it had an issue under warranty and you took it there, and they did nothing, they are still liable for the repairs. The Isuzu Dmax Automatic Transmission prior to 2017 seems to be bullet proof, with the 6 speed ones (prior to the new shape in 2021) having a few more issues, but still being reasonable overall. Theres no perfect vehicle out there, and plenty of other rigs have a lot more, worse issues. I asked my local dealer about this and they were about as helpful as you would expect. If you still have problems with rear when loaded.over your normal weight. I would say 55,000km is not how long a clutch should last for. I believe their has been a firmware update for the safety side of things on the BT50/Dmax which makes it react a little less harshly, and Ive heard good things about it so far. At this stage Im having it done at Isuzu Pakenham. But the car is so poorly built i wouldnt be surprised if theres a hole in the reservoir somewhere. Zero problems. Gearbox noises at 83K, has taken OVER 6 weeks so far just to get the warranty approval (they needed to be sure what type of transmission oil was used in the 60km Isuzu dealer service which isnt on the receipt and I had to produce for them to consider it). Have you had it back to Isuzu to see what they say? 3. Vehicle reliability is quite hard to compare; ours has seen a fair bit of off road work, but perhaps yours has too. They generally have a decent reputation, but stranger things have happened. I really like the D-Max, and hope to get a long run out of it. Sorry to hear. So my consumption goes down in increments of about 5mm every 3000km from the dot below the top yellow indicator. They not cheap. love the 2550 tray. Fingers crossed it stays that way. That is a shocking story, and one that you should be rightfully upset about. Limit the number of short trips you do and the DPF will be much happier too. At only 5 years old it has not lived up to reasonable expectation and should be done free of charge. The 2021 Isuzu D-MAX has arrived, and Fulcrum are getting ready to offer it some serious upgrades to ensure your 4WD has the ultimate ride! That said, I dont think its fair to compare a 2WD vehicle to a 4WD one, especially considering the differences in the way they are used. Set up for touring. religious services of CASTROL full synthetic 5w30 to 300 000kms now using Nulon 10W40 diesel. Our Dmax had the aircon fail just recently, and cost $1400 to be fixed (which I did get covered by warranty). The rear main is a much bigger job, and to be honest, if its not lifted (this only affects the transfer case seal, not the rear main), I would be pushing for both to go through under warranty. Dmax are a rubbish car as you have just pointed out in this article. Please note this post is my opinion only, and its up to you to do your own, independent research. Many thanks for the reply and apologies for my late one. Just collected my 2019 MUX from the dealer after returning it on a tow truck! That said, our replacement 4WD from the 80 Series Land Cruiser was an Isuzu Dmax; a step in a very different direction.If you want to know how much the total build cost, you can read about it here - Dmax build cost. This has been an extremely stressful time. Steel bullbar, Aluminium canopy, rear battery, fridge, free wheeling hubs (my CVs will last forever!). They are a great vehicle, but not perfect. Not overly happy about this. These are also damaged easily by anyone working in the engine bay with a number of people saying during battery changes, or even if someone just leans on it the pipe will crack and leak your gas out. If you want a Ute that has all the bells and whistles, a Dmax is not it. From what I understand, the system is vacuum pressure driven, so a leak was micro bubbles being sucked into the fuel system causing the surge. Asides from that, you have purchased a vehicle that isnt doing what it should. So far, Im reasonably pleased with my Dmax, but having only done around 80,000km its not really a huge form of evidence just yet. A few people have had theirs replaced (and realistically they are a consumable) earlier than they should have. to me, its a solid and well build truck. They only way they can decline warranty is if the transmission cooler caused an issue, which it wont if its correctly suited to the vehicle and recommended + fitted by a specialist. Get a pr of Ironman Half Leaf springs for rear. during one period it was down to the tip of the bottom yellow indicator at 11750km with some med boat towing and mild beach 4x4ing. I have been around Australian, across the simpson, through the high country ans up the cape with mates from the 44 club and it has not missed a beat. Check this out Dmax Evaporator Failure. How wrong was I ? Regards. Had a 2017 dmax that was a friday built ute. Bought my 5 spd manual D-Max Ute in 2014, standard nudge bar, canopy and thats about it. The aircon pipe that causes your evaporator to crack. The DPF was recently replaced at no cost to us and when the vehicle had done 140,000km. I know of one diesel car that was fitted with two electric pumps; one in the tank and one in the engine compartment. It is the pre DPF model. Factory internal wiring is horribly put together, bonnets wobbles because the metal is so thin, i can visibly see the cab move and stretch where the doors mount to the cab, i would not be surprised if the door rips out of the frame one day, fancy looking l.e.d lights arent that crash hot, i periodically smell oil fumes in the cabin even when the A/C is on recirculate. You are right, it is quite the list of shortcomings. Hi Aaron, Interesting feedback, and not what Ive heard from the majority of owners of these models. Otherwise, ask them to take it back, as its not fit for purpose. The insurer said they believe its a manufacturing defect also hence the cash settlement as opposed to authorising the repairs and giving a lifetime warranty on them. I do not know how someone could justify spending 70K on an X Terrain these days and be happy departing this that amount of cash. Parts were ordered, shipped and arrived very fast. Whos doing the alignments? So naturally I speak to Isuzu. Paint issue in one area, you can see fingerprints, they wouldnt look at it. At 65,000ks The only two faults that I have had with the D-Max is the evaporator leaked, and was replaced under warranty, and the open diff is a royal P.I.T.A. Axle Binding Axle binding is caused by a CV joint bending so far that the internal bearings and cage lock up and can't turn freely.
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