One more thing i am looking to do is put a LSD in it. 2" IMS lift Kit installed onto a 2019 Isuzu D-MAX. I did some further research, and even read a publication from ARB suggesting they don't recommend a lift of any more than 25mm due to increased CV angles. I asked my local dealer about this and they were about as helpful as you would expect. I've had the Dmax for nearly 5 years now, and clocked up about 77 . I have a 2015 Dmax 160k on the clock, I have been towing a 3t caravan since I purchased the ute. I have just updated my 2014 Isuzu d max with 256000kms on it to the latest 2021 model. so far, i do not have problem like you wrote above. A few months back, we replaced our 80 Series Land Cruiser with a 2016 Isuzu Dmax. 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 have great respect for them. Here are the most common axle issues associated with small lift kits. Mark. Thanks Good to hear you had a great run from the Rodeo. Which of your shortcomings above do you think this would resolve? CST 4-6" S.T.L Lift Kit Stage 1. . They make great vehicles, and Id happily own most of their range. 2. 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. 2013 Camry Atara SX, 200ks replaced park brake shoes andwell thats it! It might pay to take it somewhere that spends more time, and charges more for a better result. Fair enough. Thanks for the update. I havent experienced them all, but am completely honest about revealing anything that has gone wrong. At 130kw at the engine, and 380NM of torque, the Dmax is not leading the market here either. 1. How did the chassis bend? It is capable of holding over 650 HP and 650 lb-ft of torque in the Camaro so you can rest assured that this transmission can hold the power that you want to put down with your new Duramax. 200watt solar panel up on cab roof. How wrong was I ? During low speed acceleration the car takes 0.5 seconds to decide what to do, then an added 0.5 seconds of low end lag then a surge of power which makes low speed driveability not very enjoyable. Sometimes their owners will acknowledge it, but more often than not they dont! love the 2550 tray. If I go and get one fitted and I have issues with the 10 speed trans I am worried about my warranty. hands free sucks so bad. Is the vehicle still drivable? This is my second dmax (MY2019), after my 2010 gave me 200,000km with pretty close to zero headaches. My last piece of advice would be to wait a few more months to ensure that there are no issues the first owners are having. Interesting! 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. TJM bullbar and winch, side rails and side steps. I have now broken 4 tie rods, and the rear locker will push the front forward and bend them. 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. I pointed out that the GVM upgrade was done in Nov 2019 after the initial cracks. On thing i did do and am blown away with, is a new Gturbo fitted, not because the factory one was playing up. Aaron, Ill have to check it out but I think our Dmax is about a 2016, its a manual and has just started revving up while driving, the rev counter goes up and the motor starts over revving while just driving along, any ideas would be helpful, cheers. I an quite stressed we are going to be left with the blame and a hefty bill. The only things i like about this car are Stephen. Youve probably already realised that everything has its drawbacks, and you have to make a compromise somewhere. Sorry to hear. 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. It is a manual first up gear box was replaced under warranty. there should be no play. Their frequency of the issue is now 3-4x a day. The Dmax comes with traction control and no diff lock or LSD. Realistically, if you have a DPF you should consider it a consumable, which is a shame as they arent cheap. 2022 Dmax 3" suspension lift - YouTube 0:00 / 15:46 2022 Dmax 3" suspension lift PROCHECK Automotive Mechanical & Dyno Tuning 2.8K subscribers Subscribe 8.2K views 9 months ago PROCHECK. If its leaked, and is still full without being topped up it must have originally been over filled?! In terms of the dual cab Utes on the market today, the Dmax is one of the best in terms of reliability. 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. 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 owned an isuzu dmax 2.5 2014 for about 7 years till now, running well over 169,000 km without any problem, only minor and major services along the way. Early on had a head gasket blow, fixed under warranty. I would get a locker instead of the LSD. Has anyone else had this problem? Having spoken with a few gearbox guys of late the problem is now quite well known. Ive never heard of the crank snapping unless its running serious power, but I assume its all standard. Dobinsons 1.5"-3.5" Suspension lift kit Twin Tube Shocks and rear Quick Ride Kit for 2012 and Up Isuzu DMax & Chevy Colorado. Perhaps its time to retire or go back to something mechanical that you understand a bit better. I literally would have had to lift the paint, make the mark and then respray. You can confirm this quite easily by putting it in third gear when stopped, and trying to take off. It is the most poorly built car i have ever owned. A single cab would certainly be amazing for room! 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 think youll find bad points about every vehicle, and the MY15 model Dmax and MUXs are a decent vehicle. Im almost persuaded especially as it has the canopy already. Gotta love how yet again another so called expert writing a blog claims something mounted to a chassis can crack the guards. Both makes are great reliable Utes. Please note this post is my opinion only, and its up to you to do your own, independent research. I wanted a solid vehicle, with vinyl floors that could be taken away with minimal fuss and relative comfort. Hes running an auto locka, and installed 2 aftermarket ones, which are basically made of cheese. Might as well buy a 1984 Lada Niva. 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. If you want a Ute that has all the bells and whistles, a Dmax is not it. Turbo has gone Isuzu says we have to take it to the nearest dealer which is over 400klms away. 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. now on over 90k kms and about 20k of that was on some pretty rough roads touring N.T. Code errors U0100 and U0101. Bluetooth hands-free phone is really poor, I just use headphones it is what it is. Of course, theyve come about in order to meet environmental emission regulations, so they are here to stay. Turned out to be diff. A rear diff lock makes a big difference in these, and I suspect we will end up with one down the track. At the end of the day it really comes down to how hard you are prepare to lean on them. The turbo has been replaced and the air conditioner piping replaced under warranty. Good to hear youve had a great run so far. Weve had a number in the past. This is because the tie rods on the steering rack are not very strong, and have a habit of bending/breaking. Any thoughts on what I should do.? I noticed that you have an Amaron battery under the bonnet. 1. Thanks for your very informative site. 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. This point is super scary. If it stalls, you might be OK. 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. 4.5 years out of the first one, and weve gone for another identical one. Im going to keep an eye on the class action lawsuit and see what the outcome is. You can ring Isuzu directly and speak to them; it might be worth doing that. 3 have done in excess of 400K km all down to the driver as a driver, & not a wrecker. Our Dmax had the aircon fail just recently, and cost $1400 to be fixed (which I did get covered by warranty). But without a doubt my favorite thing about the car is casting looks very strange almost all the teeth where missing chunks and the cast looked flakey. Maybe 2023 I will have it back (on the upside, I have learnt that public transport isnt as bad as I thought). Still have such issues (1.9 European engine). 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. That said, our replacement 4WD from the 80 Series Land Cruiser was an Isuzu Dmax; a step in a very different direction. 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 appreciate your comment, and your opinion, but well be sticking with the Dmax for some time yet. 2020 dmax 1.9L rz4e less than 5,000km on the clock, the rear main seal is leaking. Many thanks for the reply and apologies for my late one. They won't affect normal working then. Headlights are very poor and there is no genuine option yet. I will be looking at a rear locker though; might avoid the front one! 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. Theres no perfect vehicle out there, and plenty of other rigs have a lot more, worse issues. Dmax are a rubbish car as you have just pointed out in this article. No charge of course and no problems since. I test drove a manual with my heart set on buying one but the lag was even worse. Interesting feedback, and not what Ive heard from the majority of owners of these models. Those that are made a point of are not major (like Ford Ranger engine failures, for example, which are posted on the Facebook page just about every week!). Absolute garbage, unless you managed to get a good one. How big they are, and how much it will affect you depends on what you want it for, and how well Isuzu did. So my consumption goes down in increments of about 5mm every 3000km from the dot below the top yellow indicator. I havent heard of the U0100 and U0101 errors, but looking online it seems common across all makes and models and can be anything from a wiring fault to a dodgy fuse or communication issues. I agree that its annoying, and it shouldnt be acceptable. Gavin. 2nd battery behind driver in cab. Cheers Tim from Tassie . I have a spare CV. Best fuel economy at 90klms. Just to chipping in with my experience. First idea was fit locker, eliminate problem. Turbo went in under 10,000km had a strange noise from motor that head office couldnt explain and loads of other issues. Thanks for the comment, and the story. They generally have a decent reputation, but stranger things have happened. (Kryptonite No Fine Print Lifetime Warranty)-Kryptonite steering and suspension components are warrantied for life to their original purchaser. You can read more about that here; Dmax leaking transfer case seal. 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. At 175k and 95% highway running only. 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. Yours clearly isnt. No wonder you got another Dmax; its awesome when you feel comfortable with a previous vehicle to just buy the next model up. Had a 2017 dmax that was a friday built ute. Let us realise that at 110kph, we are covering 30 m/sec, relative to on coming traffic this is 60 m/sec. I've been a Toyota fan for a long time. 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. It might not be for you. What has Isuzu had to say about it? If you are confident that it is driven correctly, then you can push back. Would I buy another Isuzu or recommend possibly not. I did read from an Isuzu technician that it is caused by soft body mounts that wear out and are not replaced often enough, and have seen a number of them cracking at the front, so keep an eye on it. Usually failure is from being unlucky, pushing the limits of the vehicle or poor driving practices. Id recommend going back to Toyota. I also found the lane control totally unreliable. 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 . Cheap quality, nasty interior and poor performance. Her tone of voice when she mentioned that this kind of thing happens when one rides the clutch left me very worried that we are going to be blamed for this. EDIT this has stopped leaking, is still full and will be monitored. Fitting bigger tyres to your 4WD; what should you consider? Then it sits in 5th locked doing 60kms/hr so little acceleration and then give it a little bit more and it takes off instead of calmly accelerating. Seems they havent moved on much since. Hey mate. I would speak to an automatic transmission specialist, and probably get an OBD2 reader to monitor the temperatures. 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! Id never buy another Dmax, what a total piece of garbage! Id happily drive around in an old hilux workmate instead. 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. Doesnt sound like youve had a good run. This last one they slightly over filled onto the yellow so when I took it back it was down to the full dot and they said it hadnt used and is fine then wanted to close the case until I said no and did another 3000km and its dropped 5mm from the dot. Harry. 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. I am an Engineer with a passion for technology, however in my view the computer intervention creates dangerous situations. Sorry to hear of your issues. That sucks mate. I feel like that is the source (and hope). Independent front suspension vehicles are notorious for breaking CVs, especially when a lift is fitted. Auckland nz here. 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). Head Office has been good and opened a case for me and contacted the dealer. It works OK, but isnt as good as some other variants on the market. Ive had numerous problems with mine so got rid of it. You will not be able to sit on 100km/h when there are hills at all around; it just wont happen. We tow a fair bit, (2.5tonnes) and it seems realy comfortable at aprox 95 to 100klms. (around $125) Bolt them in set on just a slight load bearing. View. No major tyre wear issues. More reliable than Toyota is most certainly an interesting opinion, of which a majority of those in the know would disagree with. Aaron. It can happen during an 8hr drive or 2min into a school pick up run and doing any speed. My dmax is covered in dents from sticks and twigs and it makes me laugh because the sales moto is built tough.. They are a great vehicle, but not perfect. I have an SX spacecab 2013. we bought a D-Max in 2013. we have had nothing but problems. What oil are you running? 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 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. So, I noticed at 115,000km the cracks are back. 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. Cheers, Emma. Great vehicle no major problems so far. 7,446 Answers. Unfortunately its not the first time Ive heard this, but they seem to be far and few between. 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! Great economy, does what you need it to and no issues! I want to warn anyone out there considering this generation to stay well clear and Ill explain my story. Fingers crossed. 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. Alloy Isuzu tray(Triple M) canvas canopy in sail track with engineered load bearing alloy roof and rails. Ive towed a A-Van Aspire 499 (H/T), and while it is a light-weight unit, I always new it was on the back of the car, however I was never in a hurry to get to where I was going. Your comment about weekly failures with the motors of Ford Rangers is false and misleading. Great article on the Isuzu. I have seen people installing P clamps onto the firewall to stop the pipe from moving and cracking, and there seems to be a relationship with extensive off road use. Yep, were happy with Amaron. Sorry to hear of your experience. I also was looking for a simple, strong and reliable 4wd. MY18 SX 44 space cab chassis tourer build. 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. 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. You can replace them yourself, but it will be at your cost, and then Isuzu doesnt get the feedback that they really need. 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. Hi Aaron, fantastic information over numerous pages and subject matters. Sure. In terms of engine reliability, an EGR and a DPF are not a great idea. Hi Aaron, great reading from people that know and understand. That said, even though they mount to different points they are still attached together. The front can only flex through it's design range anyway. The Isuzu Dmax is one of the few 4WDs on the market that doesnt come with a diff lock, or an LSD as a factory fitted install. I would be too! Its the most reasonable explanation though, and Im sure I heard about it from someone who went to Isuzu outside of Australia. Donaldson 10 micron prefilter. I understand the towing capacity and power on the new model is far superior? No towing. The game is always changing, and theres no perfect 4WD for everyone out there. then the clutch then rack and rack ends a bent chassis and now the crank has snapped and stuffed the block. Dont bother with the jokes, I have owned Rangies & Discoverys since 1983 and never found them to be any worse than the miriad of Holdens & Fords I have owned..and far more capable offroad than many of these cheap Asian twincab reproductions of a 1982 Hilux now sold. I have a 2015 Manual Mu-x, and I need to replace the rear main seal and the transfer case seal, and Im hoping not to be taken for a ride on cost. Regards Tim from Tassie. If you force it to turn in this state by hitting the gas, your CV joint will explode internally. Rear main seal was replaced under warranty no other problems to date . Rough run mate. I agree with the drive train sympathy. I wouldnt say its pathetic, especially seeing as a huge number of people have no issues with them. G`day Aaron I have a Dmax 2015 dual cab, diesel, auto, no mods, 13K. Thanks Paul. I have just purchased a 2008 D-Max with 200K km on it. When the first model comes out, they often update it and correct issues in the next version. Great to hear youve had such a good run from the 2010 Dmax. Not good. Any lights on the dash? I change the auto oil ever 30 to 40k and had a cooler fitted. Our latest issue was the aircon failure, which resulted in the evaporator being replaced for about $1400. Cheers for the comment. Hope we can get another 140,000 trouble free kms out of her!! I would tell them they can keep the vehicle for as long as they need, providing they give you a loan car. Keep an eye on the body mounts; they are the primary cause of the body cracking issues. Id be keeping an eye on the cold motor rattle, and the loosing of coolant. I have a 2010 Dmax which I bought new. 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? Im all for improving safety, but it sounds like Isuzu havent quite got this right. 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. 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. You can adjust the settings, but its just terrible. There is something nice about an old, simple vehicle, but we found that the age of components just kept resulting in things going wrong. Now they are telling my mate that the amber lights on the roof could void warranty. DIY LIFT KIT INSTALL SECRETS! The hands free is the same model, and it was one of the most common complains earlier on across all models. 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. Over the previous 20 years I have had 3 x Jackaroos (the last being a Diesel). 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. In fact they are more reliable than Toyotas. 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. No one will know for sure without a few more kms being put on them. Doing those sort of drives it should be pristine, but maybe its not! Dmax lift kit problems are always going to be accentuated because of this, and you need to be careful going too high. 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. Im more than happy to share my opinion, but dont base your decisions off them without doing extensive research elsewhere. The solution is stainless steel tie road sleaves from RR Products. Karen and Tony McAlister. The 4JJ1 motor. 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. 1. I run a e-locker in the back which is excellent. I would imagine most of the problems I listed will have been rectified. We are looking for a very small no frills hard top caravan (not interested in shower, washing machine, microwave). Hi Aaron, Lovells GVM GCM upgrade. Dmax lift kit problems are always going to be accentuated because of this, and you need to be careful going too high. I ended up getting towed home, luckily it was only about 5 k`s. The stereo clapped out under warranty, and the diff seal was leaking from the factory. Compare this to my 3.0 litre work Hi Ace has instant response, i find this car fast enough and drive ability is great, i dont need a powerhouse. 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. I have just noticed that my front body mount rubbers have cracked. 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). I would suggest Pedders as an option, if you have one nearby. Doesnt know why running rich, any ideas please, john, It shouldnt block that quickly. and will keep an eye on the body mounts regularly. Id suggest you get something light and strong if you can, and monitor the body mounts carefully, and look for any cracks appearing. Lucky its still under waranty. I have always been interested in the dmax as I am not brand loyal either, so have seriously considered buying one. Unfortunately all modern vehicles have a lot of electronics. Both of these are mounted to the chassis. If you have had DPF issues, Bannister Law is looking into it! I have a 2021 extra cab 42, 15000km from new. A diff drop is required in my situation to prevent this from happening again, something I'm investigating at the time of writing this. Please note most of what is raised here are also Isuzu MUX problems, which are basically a wagon version of the Dmax. She does a mix of town and country driving and is our caravan tow vehicle. A few people have had theirs replaced (and realistically they are a consumable) earlier than they should have. This is caused by poor body rubbers, especially the front ones. 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). 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. nothing done to injectors or fuel pump. Ian. $5500 for a head gasket seems insanely expensive; you can get a second hand motor for that. Mechanic suggesting blanking egr. All fibres are worn off. We can only assure them we dont ride the clutch. If you go through your manual, youll find fitting an LSD is not legal on these as they interfere with the electronic stability control. Husband bought a D-Max Single Cab 44 Tray Back. Never heard of any issues with the timing chain adjusters; what happened? 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. I am hoping this is a simple fix. If your going to make a statement like that back it up with facts not BS. Sounds like youve had a rough run, and are understandably annoyed about it. I think the replacements on mine were about $800 including labour, and they covered it, as they should on yours as well. 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