after 1k i serviced it and found chunks of metal in the diff. If its leaked, and is still full without being topped up it must have originally been over filled?! The latest visit to the dealership they requested to have my vehicle for a week to drive it around with their drive recorder attached, my ute never faulted for them but my mates ute did a couple of times. Catchcan from Flashlube. No problems with cracking guards, body mounts, turbo, diffs, gearbox (manual), transfer case, oil leaks, tie-rod ends, DPFnothing! 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. Stephen. However I have an new issue that the Isuzu dealership is stuck on. Support strap of inner battery clamp to outer guard incase battery rocking causing inner guard cracking. Dobinsons rear shocks for Colorado RG 2012-On, Colorado 7, Isuzu D-max 2nd Gen, Triton L200 05-on(GS43-801) . If it stalls, you might be OK. 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. 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. For more information Visit our website https://www.dobinsonsprings.com/ THE DMAX 4WD BUILD UP. I know a number of people whove hammered their vehicles and not broken anything, so maybe its part luck/driver ability too. 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). If you are looking for Isuzu Dmax problems, then youve come to the right place. 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. 50,000 ks a year as its my work ute doing technical work in the engineering industry so gets almost daily long drives, its rare for it to do less than 100k a day. Sometimes their owners will acknowledge it, but more often than not they dont! I have just purchased a 2008 D-Max with 200K km on it. FYI, Ive been a qualified mechanical fitter for many years, so your comment is rather amusing. Neither I or insurance at the time knew it was a common issue. (In most cases). The Ute has only done 55,000kms. It takes more than a cover version of a Fleetwood Mac song to build a tough 4WD. This is one of the most common Dmax lift kit problems that people experience. if there is any play, look to see where its coming from and replace the part. However YES that hands-free microphone for the phone is absolutely hopeless! Sorry if that upsets you. There is something nice about an old, simple vehicle, but we found that the age of components just kept resulting in things going wrong. Good to hear youve had a great run. Recently returning to NSW from Queensland, I had to obtain a Blue Slip for registration and the guy that did it (Isuzu Dealer) said the only thing wrong with my car, was that there was nothing all wrong with it. Have decided a new D'max and have asked for a 2 inch lift from the dealer. I ended up getting towed home, luckily it was only about 5 k`s. Unfortunately all modern vehicles have a lot of electronics. All the best, Don. Yep, were happy with Amaron. Weve just recently gone and bought a Lifestyle Reconn R2 Hypercamper which is about 2.3 tonnes loaded and you really notice it! Being the SX version (base model) our Dmax has a similar interior to that of a 15 year old vehicle, and thats OK with me. If you can prove the paint wasnt done right from the factory they should have no leg to stand on. 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. 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). Looks like we wont be until the vehicle is sorted. A lot of people fit older model diffs with the same ratio, but they have an LSD and technically make your vehicle illegal. The front can only flex through it's design range anyway. Excellent choice. No one will know for sure without a few more kms being put on them. They make great vehicles, and Id happily own most of their range. Sounds like youve had a bit of a rough run to start with. Gotta love how yet again another so called expert writing a blog claims something mounted to a chassis can crack the guards. Sometimes Its not worth the effort though! 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. 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. At the end of the day it really comes down to how hard you are prepare to lean on them. That, and dont hop the vehicle; as soon as it starts to bounce, stop and re-think what you are doing. you should be able to jack the front end up and grab the centerlink, then shake it back and forth. How big they are, and how much it will affect you depends on what you want it for, and how well Isuzu did. Sorry to hear mate. I might suggest that your comment doesnt have any facts in it either, so perhaps you should take your own advice? Are you looking at the figures after each alignment? How to install a 4x4 lift kit at home in half a day 4WD 24-7 432K views 3 years ago BNB BUDGET BUILD || Stock to Tourer in 24 Hours!! Auckland nz here. 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. That said, our replacement 4WD from the 80 Series Land Cruiser was an Isuzu Dmax; a step in a very different direction. Hi Aaron, With 285,000 kays on those CVs, I'm not mad. But without a doubt my favorite thing about the car is Our aircon just failed the other day too, so Ill add that to the list! 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. Only Holdens incompetence with common rail diesel injection destroyed an otherwise perfect vehicle. I havent experienced them all, but am completely honest about revealing anything that has gone wrong. Interesting! I will definitely now keep an eye on the four front body mounts, and will swap them for Colorado if necessary. Im fairly confident the first 3 seals that were installed were not done properly (pushed too far in). If the steel is incorrect, its not going to fix that, and Isuzu would certainly have a greater leg to stand on if you did end up with cracking. The solution is stainless steel tie road sleaves from RR Products. If I go and get one fitted and I have issues with the 10 speed trans I am worried about my warranty. Youve had a rough start to what should have been a great experience. What do you think about dmax 2022? You might already know that cars and vans are super expensive and have long lead times right now. Both makes are great reliable Utes. Turned out to be diff. Sounds rough. I also found the lane control totally unreliable. Just collected my 2019 MUX from the dealer after returning it on a tow truck! When the first model comes out, they often update it and correct issues in the next version. I an quite stressed we are going to be left with the blame and a hefty bill. The fact that its been running in 4WDs and trucks since 2002 speaks volumes. What a truly terrible experience that Im sure has put you off buying another Isuzu. Touch wood ours has only had one alignment, and that wasnt because it needed it. 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. It sounds like I am whining but feel people need to be made aware. Aaron, This is not the case; they are good vehicles with a few little flaws (on the whole) that can be easily worked around. The very comfortable seat. Maybe look at almost anything else. I would think the leaky head unit would be the culprit. Fingers crossed!! I had one on my 80 series for a while. You can get an LSD. Luckily my previous insurer involved with the initial repair paid me a cash settlement of $10k to pay for the repairs luckily. I have a 2017 d max. Ive also bent sway bar links and have replaced them with performance ones. Keep bouncing the front end and youll end up in broken CV territory very quickly. Ironically, several of the problems we have had have been the result of aftermarket gear. 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! Got into a 2019 dmax and am at 29,000 km turbo going on this one aswell, starting the nice siren noise. Has had the Bluetooth unit swapped over in the first month, apparently it had an issue but replacement only marginally better so I am returning to earbuds That said, even though they mount to different points they are still attached together. Not overly happy about this. Apparently this is something all dealerships are required to check and rectify on a regular basis now. At the 40k service the wetness was observed, they ordered in the parts and at the 50k service it was corrected. I have a 2018 Dmax and by 10k after service its dropped to half on the dip stick, and about a third quarter of a plastic 600ml water bottle caught in catch can. Which of your shortcomings above do you think this would resolve? Fitting bigger tyres to your 4WD; what should you consider? I asked my local dealer about this and they were about as helpful as you would expect. Linds. Sold after 30,000km. My ute is still under warranty. 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. I will be looking at a rear locker though; might avoid the front one! All the best with your new vehicle! Apart from the steering and brake overrides, the trip computer is cluttered with information and the navigator constantly needs screen intervention. I've had the Dmax for nearly 5 years now, and clocked up about 77 . The inner guards cracked around 90,000km. From a cosmetic view. 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. Roof racks; are you overloaded? Will the next 4WD be a Toyota? Hi Aaron, Set up for touring. Feel free to contact me as theres more to the story I just cant fit it and Im probably boring everyone to death! 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. Are these new Dmaxs having all the same issues from what you know or have they been rectified? Hi Aaron, 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. Id join some of the Isuzu pages and get first hand feedback from other owners. Keep a keen eye on it, and I hope it works out well. The front wheel bearings keep having problems and need re-packing every couple of services. I just share my experiences so others can use them to make their own choices. Great article on the Isuzu. (around $125) Bolt them in set on just a slight load bearing. Aaron. it has done a total off 126,000 km. 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. They generally have a decent reputation, but stranger things have happened. Cheers for the comment. I have a 2018 DMax and have a love hate relationship. Customer in need of Parts for lift kit. Rough run mate. 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. View. It is nearly impossible to follow the 808 page manual. 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. 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. Isuzu say this is normal. I understand you had the transfer case seal repaired under warranty, but I was wondering if you had any idea how much it would cost out of warranty? awesome reliable vehicle. Some people have broken CVs with factory tyres and no lift. Steel bullbar, Aluminium canopy, rear battery, fridge, free wheeling hubs (my CVs will last forever!). We have a 2016 Hilux at the moment and can honestly say nothing has gone wrong with her to date except the dpf. 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. When I pointed out that the dealer had fitted it under finance they backtracked and blamed it on the Pedders GVM upgrade. This was the SX, and base model, in automatic. Obviously this is more susceptible to fatigue and is more likely to crack. EDIT this has stopped leaking, is still full and will be monitored. Hopefully your run so far improves! 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. This has been an extremely stressful time. My 2017 D -Max tray-back has done 177,000 km. 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. Lucky its still under waranty. Keen to know more? I had a chuckle about your comments regarding the nut behind the wheel. Mine seems to catch around 250ml per 10k but doesnt seem to drop much on the dipstick. You are right, it is quite the list of shortcomings. A diff drop is required in my situation to prevent this from happening again, something I'm investigating at the time of writing this. Once the car is turned off and back on the warning light disappears (traction control light) and I can drive away no problem. Ive long since learned reliability and a slow journey are far better than a fast journey and not making it there! (EDIT all good so far!). All fibres are worn off. We can only assure them we dont ride the clutch. It will be interesting to see where Bannister Law takes this. Unfortunately its not the first time Ive heard this, but they seem to be far and few between. nothing done to injectors or fuel pump. 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 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 . Cheers Here are the most common axle issues associated with small lift kits. 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. 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. Hi Arron great article. we bought a D-Max in 2013. we have had nothing but problems. I have serviced this vehicle accordingly, (every 10,000km) its 4 and a half years old and a total lemon. Our 2016 Dmax has been used all over Australia. to me, its a solid and well build truck. Harry. I test drove a manual with my heart set on buying one but the lag was even worse. If the temperatures get hot, an automatic transmission specialist will be able to advise your options, and any mechanic can install one. I run a e-locker in the back which is excellent. Independent front suspension vehicles are notorious for breaking CVs, especially when a lift is fitted. Hi Electric windows are about as fancy as this one gets! Good article! I dont know much about the 1.9L engine unfortunately, and it really depends on what you want to do with the vehicle. The Hilux is also a good vehicle, and as long as you keep on top of the injectors they are a great motor. Interesting about the Alphatech piggyback; Id heard of them before and might give our Dmax a tickle at some stage in the future. I have a 2021 extra cab 42, 15000km from new. We use low 44 to avoid such situations when moving animals etc. A number of Dmaxs and MUXs (Ive seen about 200 online) end up with the inner guard cracking, above the front wheels. I think youll do just as well with the new rig. Mine will be getting checked shortly with a camera through the oil fill hole, and I wouldnt be surprised to see damage. Dec 12, 2008 I have '07 classic 2500hd, installed a 6" pro comp lift kit (drop down kit). I have always been interested in the dmax as I am not brand loyal either, so have seriously considered buying one. Apart from those faults, my 2013 MUX has had 3 engine oil leaks fixed under warranty and one coolant leak that cost me $1700. Id be keeping an eye on the cold motor rattle, and the loosing of coolant. I want to warn anyone out there considering this generation to stay well clear and Ill explain my story. Isuzu have done an amazing job with their DPFs in general (compared to many other brands), but I am still seeing some DPF (or DPD) problems on Dmaxs and MUXs. Weve got some big plans which will see it used a lot more shortly too. I have never owned a Toyota 4WD and wont ever. Still terrible you have to do that though. Maybe 2023 I will have it back (on the upside, I have learnt that public transport isnt as bad as I thought). 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. Superior Engineering diff drop re poor cv angles. They arent perfect, but we are actually happy with ours overall. Its a real shame. I could have paid the same price for a brand new one, but opted for the last of the pre DPF models. Congratulations on the new to you vehicle. I have a 2015 Dmax 160k on the clock, I have been towing a 3t caravan since I purchased the ute. Great looking vehicle with added creature comforts, ..but, it is turning into the worst driving experience in over 50 years of motoring. 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. 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. I have just updated my 2014 Isuzu d max with 256000kms on it to the latest 2021 model. Regular price $1,010. 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. 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. The Gturbo certainly does make a big difference in power. Apparently there was a batch of ring and pinion gears that were made with poor hardening properties, and the gears essentially chop out and become a pile of metal shavings in the bottom of your differential. It is our on-farm vehicle. put a 2 lift on it a bull bar, canopy and so on, it has been great. Great economy, does what you need it to and no issues! I have sent emails to Isuzu and have not heard a work back that is very disapointing to us. Yep, the solution to the hands free is to swap it out. If you are finding the DPF burns are happening much closer together, you may have a problem. Have you had a decent auto electrician look at it? Let us realise that at 110kph, we are covering 30 m/sec, relative to on coming traffic this is 60 m/sec. I am an Engineer with a passion for technology, however in my view the computer intervention creates dangerous situations. The dealer is putting in a warranty claim for us but was hesitant to say it will be accepted. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, Many Thanks, Marion & Ian Cash. 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 . Dmax lift kit problems are always going to be accentuated because of this, and you need to be careful going too high. It will sit on 100 most of the time, but it has to work hard to do so. Their frequency of the issue is now 3-4x a day. If you go through your manual, youll find fitting an LSD is not legal on these as they interfere with the electronic stability control. Id recommend going back to Toyota. Fingers crossed. Theres no perfect vehicle out there, and plenty of other rigs have a lot more, worse issues. I believe the hardfacing was not done well on many of the differentials. I have just noticed that my front body mount rubbers have cracked. 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,. 28,000 ks only on her though. Sounds like youve had a rough run, and are understandably annoyed about it. and will keep an eye on the body mounts regularly. 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. 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. Not good. Breaking when a car is in a left turn lane turning off, not allowing the vehicle to return to the left lane while overtaking on a duel carriage. They generally do really well. Oil is cheap. I've been a Toyota fan for a long time. I had 2 petrol v6 Toyota Utes prior to these. I think youll find bad points about every vehicle, and the MY15 model Dmax and MUXs are a decent vehicle. 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. 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. One more thing i am looking to do is put a LSD in it. Engine/gearbox point of view. 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. 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. Never heard of any issues with the timing chain adjusters; what happened? Regards. 401 000kms. The front end is pathetic 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. 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. In terms of engine reliability, an EGR and a DPF are not a great idea. If you keep it light weight, and dont change the tyre size to anything bigger you should be able to do it all legally and reasonably well. 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!) We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! You comments re the Bushman fridge are spot on. Id suggest you get something light and strong if you can, and monitor the body mounts carefully, and look for any cracks appearing. Date: 12:51 PM Oct 25, 2016. Our goal is to buy a semi-offroad caravan with more powerful vehicle, not necessarily brand new. The 4JJ1 motor. Camping Kettle Upgrade; no more burnt toes! I am thinking to check and change diff oil in conjunction with normal service (10,000km) just to be on the safe side. Oil used Castrol Vectron 10W40 Another quote came back and said the diff drop and spacers were illegal and wouldn't supply it. Replaced EGR under warranty, clutch at 200k, 2 transfer case actuators (water ingress),otherwise excellent. Its actually getting quite hard to get second hand ones now because of this. You can confirm this quite easily by putting it in third gear when stopped, and trying to take off. Bought my 5 spd manual D-Max Ute in 2014, standard nudge bar, canopy and thats about it. Tom. 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. I assume its auto? whenever you have the extra loads in there. The three FPRV fixes are installing a FPRV shim kit, replacing your FPRV with a race fuel valve, or replacing your FPRV with another OEM FPRV. Instead, it comes with traction control only (which most vehicles also come with). Very disappointing. Also check to see if the drop centerlink has an forward or backward play. But. 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. Ive never heard of the crank snapping unless its running serious power, but I assume its all standard. 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. Accentuated because of this, but we are going to be on safe. Clock, i have a great idea are going to be on safe! The culprit fancy as this one gets believe the hardfacing was not done (. 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