I have always been interested in the dmax as I am not brand loyal either, so have seriously considered buying one. Unfortunately, was to late, crown wheel and pinion not healthy. This has been an extremely stressful time. 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. I just share my experiences so others can use them to make their own choices. I have now broken 4 tie rods, and the rear locker will push the front forward and bend them. I might suggest you look into the types of steel used; Im told that during the manufacturing process some sheet metal was mislabelled and some of the panels that crack were made from much harder steel than they should have been, and are not a suitable material for their location and application. About to attempt to get it fixed under warranty tomorrow hopefully. Vehicle cost ($40,601) Our Isuzu Dmax was $40,601 including GST, delivery to our door (from the Eastern States) and includes 12 months registration and stamp duty here (it came with no plates). Interesting over view, i jumped from a 2002 2.8 izuzu turbo rodeo 400000 km, which by the way never let me down into a 2018 d max 42 , had 2 factory recall, the last being the rear springs replacement, now completed 80,000 km no issues , about to trick the ute up a bit and take it where most would not venture in a 2 wheel drive so will be interesting to see if i have issues. Instead, it comes with traction control only (which most vehicles also come with). I am an Engineer with a passion for technology, however in my view the computer intervention creates dangerous situations. Might be worth considering a second hand motor too. I would absolutely disagree with them being cheap and nasty, and there are thousands of happy owners; you dont have to look too far to find them either. 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. Driving with a cross wind is a constant battle against steering feedback. The guards crack due to the body flexing and vibrating. IUA flatly denies that the vehicles got substandard steel as part of supplier fraud. Not good enough Isuzu; absolutely no leg to stand on in your defence. Isuzu are certainly not perfect, but their 4JJ1 motor is well known to be one of the best common rail diesels out there. Do you know the capacity? 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. Ive also bent sway bar links and have replaced them with performance ones. The game is always changing, and theres no perfect 4WD for everyone out there. All the best, Don. If it doesnt, the clutch is slipping and you probably need a new one. The Evaporator failed on the Air Conditioning Unit (our Auto Electrician says this is quite common with the Isuzu D-Max). Ian. With 285,000 kays on those CVs, I'm not mad. A lot of the process revolves around how good the service and mechanics are, and sadly they dont always back the product up the way they could. Absolute garbage, unless you managed to get a good one. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, Many Thanks, Marion & Ian Cash. The Dmax has big shoes to fill; the Land Cruiser was a tough tourer that went just about anywhere you pointed it. 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. (thank God for Holdens demise, and welcome in the MUX). Any car maker that knows of a production problem yet lets cars get built & sold with so many defective diffs, front ends and gearboxes anyway is a joke. Any useful feedback from them? Dmax lift kit problems are always going to be accentuated because of this, and you need to be careful going too high. I have a 2016 D-Max and having a lot of problems with all the fuses there is far to many I blew a auto transmission fuse and the reverse lights don,t work it is confusing, now I have to replace the timing chain adjuster the chain looks ok.I hope others don,t have problems and good motoring. Good article! 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. I guess it all comes down to what you want, and whether its a good deal. Not happy. Would I buy another one? Any lights on the dash? The Ute has only done 55,000kms. We have a 2016 Hilux at the moment and can honestly say nothing has gone wrong with her to date except the dpf. In terms of engine reliability, an EGR and a DPF are not a great idea. If you go through your manual, youll find fitting an LSD is not legal on these as they interfere with the electronic stability control. All fibres are worn off. We can only assure them we dont ride the clutch. They then said the car has too many modifications including lockers (their words) and that Pedders re-manufactured my vechicle and to take it up with them. Please note this post is my opinion only, and its up to you to do your own, independent research. Customer was very happy with our service as well as BDS lift kits in getting this sorted right away. Youd be much better off with a proper locker, like the ARB, or Electric locker from Harrop. Doesnt know why running rich, any ideas please, john, It shouldnt block that quickly. Maybe Ive just been lucky, but I love it! It works OK, but isnt as good as some other variants on the market. Hi Aaron, Dirty fuel had to take fuel tank out and flush it out thought about another filter. 3. Rough run mate. Replaced EGR under warranty, clutch at 200k, 2 transfer case actuators (water ingress),otherwise excellent. Hey mate. Thanks so much for your comment, and sounds like youve had an awesome experience. Bought my 5 spd manual D-Max Ute in 2014, standard nudge bar, canopy and thats about it. If you are loading it up or changing tyre sizes it will struggle, and potentially have issues with overloading. The very comfortable seat. Fwh incase CV breaks. now on over 90k kms and about 20k of that was on some pretty rough roads touring N.T. When I pointed out that the dealer had fitted it under finance they backtracked and blamed it on the Pedders GVM upgrade. No one will know for sure without a few more kms being put on them. Sorry to hear of your issues. Now they are telling my mate that the amber lights on the roof could void warranty. Im looking to buy a new 21 model and give the 10 to the missus but you are so right there isnt a perfect 4wd out there but these are a great bus. 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. How did the chassis bend? Will the next 4WD be a Toyota? I think I speak for many to say thanks for making the effort. Looks like we wont be until the vehicle is sorted. 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. That said, I dont own one and havent been following too closely, and they really havent been out long enough to identify how they go. Not good regarding the fuel economy either; it will be interesting to see if it improves. I specifically bought the older version Dmax. I have no issues with the safety systems, they are annoying and id rather do without but once you adjust your driving style a little bit you get used to them. Permalink. Will go elocker in rear one day because of known diff issues. Feel free to contact me as theres more to the story I just cant fit it and Im probably boring everyone to death! 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. 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. Waste of money it was so bad. Dmax Store | . That said, Ive also seen it on Dmaxs and MUXs that have no bull bar, or even the factory aluminium or steel bull bar. Thanks for the comment, and the story. If it stalls, you might be OK. Seems they havent moved on much since. I overheard an employee at the Isuzu dealer mention to one of their colleagues that they had heard it happen to (x) family twice. Ive heard some sketchy things about these safety features, and people are using blacked out business cards to stop the sensors from working to overcome it. The fact that its been running in 4WDs and trucks since 2002 speaks volumes. I have read of a surprising number of Dmaxs with rear differentials that have failed before 80,000km. In regards to the Bull Bar, Im not entirely convinced that they have any bearing on the cracking, but it certainly wont help. 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. A single cab would certainly be amazing for room! I am a mechanical fitter by trade, and am very familiar with the difference between hard work and abuse. A bit of mechanical sympathy goes a long way. Dobinsons 1.5"-3.5" Suspension lift kit Twin Tube Shocks and rear Quick Ride Kit for 2012 and Up Isuzu DMax & Chevy Colorado. I dont know much about the 1.9L engine unfortunately, and it really depends on what you want to do with the vehicle. Machinery will take a lot of hard use but will not take abuse. Great economy, does what you need it to and no issues! I have a 2015 DMax LSX and have also purchased a new 2021 XTerrain. Hope we can get another 140,000 trouble free kms out of her!! Sold after 30,000km. Ive had my 2017 LS 2WD Manual D-max for nearly a year now and got it as an ex-lease vehicle with only 27,000 k on the clock. had surging idle symptoms when my factory filter head unit started leaking. Unfortunately on our way to the dealer, an hour and a half drive, Tuesday gone, the car completely died and we had to get it towed to the dealer. Re the cracks You can read more about that here; Dmax leaking transfer case seal. I live with most of the issues (although i will sell it), they bother me but i live with it, so this is just my honest opinion of the car/driving experience i have. No major tyre wear issues. 33 epic 4WD tracks in WA; how many have you done? https://youtu.be/-YDLrn1trEs. You dont hear of the good reviews, but its worth weighing it all up. Code errors U0100 and U0101. We really appreciate the freedom that we have had to explore Australia & more recently WA in particular. This shouldnt be unique to the Dmax; its just a wear and tear item, Hi Aaron, From what Ive heard, you are not alone in your beliefs. I absolutely loved driving the y62 , a fantastic vehicle, but for me, I really missed the murmur of a diesel, the y62 is a scram jet on wheels, also I can spend months in the bush, and I found the y62 being a little narrower than a hummer, sustained lots of scratches, deep ones,,have now bought 09 DMax, want to go light on weight, simple, dry, dust proof, but need a winch, I use twice a year, maybe just carry a Telfer Cheers David. Ive had the Dmax for nearly 5 years now, and clocked up about 77,000km in it. Your review seems to bear this out. 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. Fless. However thats a long list of shortcomings? The 2017 model onwards had turbo issues, but seem to be pretty similar to the 2012 2016 models in terms of reliability (turbo aside). Ive been on various Facebook pages of different makes and models, and the Isuzu 4WD pages seems to have very, very little issues overall. She does a mix of town and country driving and is our caravan tow vehicle. However, Im not brand biased, or so attached to it that I fail to mention its shortcomings, and every single 4WD out there has at least a couple. 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 Have you got a Dmax? Would I look at alternatives? I was told that the robot applying the sealant to the seal was missing a small portion of the seal for a huge number of vehicles. Apart from the steering and brake overrides, the trip computer is cluttered with information and the navigator constantly needs screen intervention. 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. 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. They are a great vehicle, with a solid foundation, great engine and reputable gearbox (if you get the auto) and good quality gear used overall. That, and dont hop the vehicle; as soon as it starts to bounce, stop and re-think what you are doing. Snowys; the best place in Australia to buy your camping and outdoor gear. Sorry to hear you are going through that. when you call from hands free on a dmax to hands free on another dmax you surely going to both be pissed off with how crap the sound quality is. Apparently this is something all dealerships are required to check and rectify on a regular basis now. 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 4WDs are incredible expensive now, but is a bit extra worth paying for something newer/less kilometres? Id be keeping an eye on the cold motor rattle, and the loosing of coolant. I dont know how many of these have been covered by warranty, but often by the time you reach those sort of kilometres the warranty is long gone. Sure. Consistently returning 8.4l/km (not towing of course) and if I take my racks off, that usually drops below 8. (around $125) Bolt them in set on just a slight load bearing. Our trip to Nannup was nearly cut short by a transfer case seal failure. So far so good. Just keep pushing. Anyone else experiencing the same issues and what other oils are being used? I have sent emails to Isuzu and have not heard a work back that is very disapointing to us. I am thinking to check and change diff oil in conjunction with normal service (10,000km) just to be on the safe side. Its not that I dont like them, I just prefer Range Rovers. Oil used Castrol Vectron 10W40 Karen and Tony McAlister. She stated the clutch disc is completely warn and burnt out. 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). Nil issues. Not what you expect from a new Ute. I literally would have had to lift the paint, make the mark and then respray. Cheers David. Have sleeves to place on tie rod ends that are weak. I hope our D-Max goes the distance another 200,000 km is expected. 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. Leo, Hi I have a 2018 dmax and seem to be having continuous wheel alignment issues, only just clocked over 50k and had multiple wheel alignments and still scrubbing out the insides, factory fitted tyres lasted 35k ish? i have the same 16 model as i didnt want dpf either, the only problem i have had was a weeping transfer case seal fixed under warranty twice. On it. If your going to make a statement like that back it up with facts not BS. Above all, I just want to thank you for your contribution and honesty. I have a 2020 everest that I bought to tow a 2.6t van. 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. Regarding the statement, I can only go off what I see regularly posted, and from what mechanics have to say about them. If its doing this while you are in gear, and driving along, it can only really be the clutch slipping. 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,. 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. awesome reliable vehicle. All the best with whatever you decide Cheers I would say 55,000km is not how long a clutch should last for. Instead of coming back to us with answers they are saying we have voided warranty. Great to hear youve had such a good run from the 2010 Dmax. Ive long since learned reliability and a slow journey are far better than a fast journey and not making it there! Have a 2014 dmax, 200,000k on it. 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!) A well known fix is to fit colorado front rubbers as they are much more solid and reduce the vibration greatly. Isuzu, nor any other manufacturer have zero grounds to palm a warranty issue off on any modifications unless they can prove that the modification caused the problem. I think most dealers these days are well aware of the turbo issues, and will simply listen and make a judgement call. One point you touched on repeatedly in your analysis many drivers have this thing about indestructabity, coupled with urgency and the need to drive fast & hard. What oil are you running? Has made the world of difference. They make great vehicles, and I'd happily own most of their range. Often they snap in the worse possible position on a track. That sucks mate. 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 dont actually know what the normal distance between DPD regenerations are. Im all for improving safety, but it sounds like Isuzu havent quite got this right. Also, because of the extra lift in the front end, I've split the driver's side CV boot. The light steering. I couldnt care less about chrome bits, fancy dash boards, leather seats, lights that come on when you unlock the car and the long list of other things that some people find important. Catch can also approx 250ml 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. Another quote came back and said the diff drop and spacers were illegal and wouldn't supply it. Thanks Get the best deals for isuzu d-max lift kit at eBay.com. Customer was 10 provinces away from where work was originally done, made phone call to company that initially done the job, got phone numbers and spoke to someone from BDS lift kits right away. What are your thoughts on the 2016 Dmax MY15.5 extra cab for towing 2500kg caravan? I wanted more power and it certainly delivers. I appreciate your comment, and your opinion, but well be sticking with the Dmax for some time yet. Sounds rough. Interesting! Chester, I would get the front weighed first though, as any heavy bull bar is likely to put you over the front axle weights, especially if you have bash plates or a winch as well. All things considered, the Dmax is a seriously solid vehicle, and is one of the better in its class. Fingers crossed it stays that way. Of course, if its causing fault codes then you have a whole different leg to stand on. Paint issue in one area, you can see fingerprints, they wouldnt look at it. Got into a 2019 dmax and am at 29,000 km turbo going on this one aswell, starting the nice siren noise. Isuzu make a solid, simple, and low-frills 4WD as you point out and we bought them for truck reliability. The front wheel bearings keep having problems and need re-packing every couple of services. I have heard of a significant number of these being done. The large majority of owners are very happy, and we fall into this category for the most part too. Hopefully your local dealer is helpful. Superior Engineering diff drop re poor cv angles. I test drove a manual with my heart set on buying one but the lag was even worse. The new Duramax will be mated to GM's new 10-speed automatic transmission that is currently offered in the 2019 Camaro ZL1. Have you had any issues with it? At this stage Im having it done at Isuzu Pakenham. Hi Aaron, I hear they are quite hard to come by. Gavin. All the best with the 2021 model; I hear they are quite the improvement. Yours clearly isnt. put a 2 lift on it a bull bar, canopy and so on, it has been great. Flipped it over like directions say but now the steering tie rods rub the sway bar enough to tear the rubber boots. Canopy 150mm higher than standard as we sleep in canopy. Maybe 2023 I will have it back (on the upside, I have learnt that public transport isnt as bad as I thought). Not overly happy about this. I assume it starts and behaves normally? I would ask on the various Dmax and MUX pages on Facebook; there is some good information shared on their from a technical perspective. 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. Take care, I have just purchased a 2008 D-Max with 200K km on it. Of course, theyve come about in order to meet environmental emission regulations, so they are here to stay. If you press the shift lock button just above where you move the lever, does it move? We are looking for a very small no frills hard top caravan (not interested in shower, washing machine, microwave). Really disappointed and I hope this post saves at least one other person from this fate. You can get similar results with a good remap too, and the factory turbo. Perhaps its time to retire or go back to something mechanical that you understand a bit better. Isuzu keep trying to say this is with in normal spec and I have done this 3000km test 4 or 5 times now. Id join some of the Isuzu pages and get first hand feedback from other owners. Gotta love how yet again another so called expert writing a blog claims something mounted to a chassis can crack the guards. Would I buy another Isuzu or recommend possibly not. Overall they are probably the pick of the bunch of the Dmaxs, excluding the new ones that I know little about. Regular oil changes probably would prolong it though. Ive also seen a lot of people installing Colorado body mounts, which are apparently more solid, but as to whether this makes the actual issue any better or not, I couldnt say. One thing was the DPF burn off light came on, and me being me, didnt know what it was, i traveled a few ks to home , looked in the book and it told me i should of kept driving till it stopped flashing, when i drove it next it wouldnt come out of 1st gear rang isuzu dealer got it towed they rang back next day. Unreliable. The 4JJ engine is widely regarded as one of the best on the market today, and is used in a wide range of applications from light trucks through to the Dmax and BT50, boat motors and you can even get conversion kits to put them into Patrols now. Isuzu made the diesel Gemini, a mobile smoke machine of the 70s. Have a 2015 MUX with 146000 ks owned from new currently having a new head gasket replacement at a cost of 5,500 not happy about that ; this car has never towed or missed a beat , out of warranty by 18 months this vehicle was regularly log book serviced after that but ISUZU say I cant prove it had coolant change when it was due, seems a poor excuse as I cant get a proper answer to how it would blow on such low ks it is a diesel 44 has anybody had similar issues , and wonder what kind of warranty Iwill get when fixed . Otherwise, you cant go too wrong with the Dmaxs, if you set them up well, maintain them properly and keep an eye out for the common faults. Thanks for the comment, and the chuckles. That said, even though they mount to different points they are still attached together. 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. Might as well buy a 1984 Lada Niva. EDIT this has stopped leaking, is still full and will be monitored. If this post comes across as saying the Dmaxs are not a good vehicle, I apologise. Thanks for the article; your stuff is really informative. 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. Lucky its still under waranty. after 1k i serviced it and found chunks of metal in the diff. If I go and get one fitted and I have issues with the 10 speed trans I am worried about my warranty. All the best with your new vehicle! Therefore I was surprised you bought one of these crates of shite over a Toyota. 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. Ive not had mine leak so far, and hope it stays that way! Built Not Bought 827K. Ive always liked them. Mark. Are these new Dmaxs having all the same issues from what you know or have they been rectified? Our Dmax had the aircon fail just recently, and cost $1400 to be fixed (which I did get covered by warranty). 270 awning. Lots of people have trouble free Dmaxs too. We absolutely love our set up but we acknowledge that our set up has some shortcomings ( caravan is not off road rated & Prado has towing limit of 2500 kg) & are looking to sell both the car and caravan. If you can prove the paint wasnt done right from the factory they should have no leg to stand on. I got my Dmax a 40K service 2or3 weeks ago the fuel filter light came on about a week before service, it cost me $1400 to fix . Obviously this is more susceptible to fatigue and is more likely to crack. What has Isuzu had to say about it? However I have an new issue that the Isuzu dealership is stuck on. I bought it from new and Ive done 125,000km now.
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