Thanks for the comment. those kits are pretty stout, i jsut dont like the upper contol arm drop they use to acheive the given lift. Date: 12:51 PM Oct 25, 2016. FYI, Ive been a qualified mechanical fitter for many years, so your comment is rather amusing. I must say I am worried about mine cracking too, and have been keeping a keen eye on it. The Dmax CV's 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. They make great vehicles, and Id happily own most of their range. The thing to remember is that if your wheel comes off the ground and lands hard when the tyre is spinning your chances of breaking a CV increase hugely. Touch wood, Ive had no issues with bigger tyres and a 30mm lift kit, but I drive it as carefully as possible and have installed a diff drop kit. Code errors U0100 and U0101. If the temperatures get hot, an automatic transmission specialist will be able to advise your options, and any mechanic can install one. So let's go through why I feel this is an absolute quality bit of kit. Would I buy another one? We purchased with intentions off travel due to work commitments we have not done much. With 285,000 kays on those CVs, I'm not mad. Im looking at the brand new 2020 model. now on over 90k kms and about 20k of that was on some pretty rough roads touring N.T. A few months back, we replaced our 80 Series Land Cruiser with a 2016 Isuzu Dmax. 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. Maybe 2023 I will have it back (on the upside, I have learnt that public transport isnt as bad as I thought). i have the 2017 dmax sx single cab. Im almost persuaded especially as it has the canopy already. There are limited 4JJ1 engine problems, and they tend to be reasonably cheap to repair as needed. The Dmax has big shoes to fill; the Land Cruiser was a tough tourer that went just about anywhere you pointed it. They are a bit agricultural, truck like if you will, and thats exactly what a select portion of the market wants. Sorry to hear you are going through that. 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. The front end is pathetic Just collected my 2019 MUX from the dealer after returning it on a tow truck! Just pondering now how I take advantage of any warranty claim, without there being a glaring fault. Thanks for the comment, and the story. Blamed me as i didnt show them early enough. Its a real shame. Regular oil changes probably would prolong it though. Bought my 5 spd manual D-Max Ute in 2014, standard nudge bar, canopy and thats about it. Ive heard of a few people with this issue. I have found the best way to replicate the problem is to hold the gearbox in manual mode 1st gear, accelerate reasonably hard, then back off the throttle and let the vehicle slow down using mainly compression until gently using the brakes to come to a complete stop, once the vehicle stops---THUD! Why, When and How! Regards. (Kryptonite No Fine Print Lifetime Warranty)-Kryptonite steering and suspension components are warrantied for life to their original purchaser. Only you can answer that! Really disappointed and I hope this post saves at least one other person from this fate. I had one on my 80 series for a while. 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! Not good enough Isuzu; absolutely no leg to stand on in your defence. Are you looking at the figures after each alignment? Im also waiting for my aircon to fail, but no issues so far. If you took the time to read a bit more carefully, youd see that I clearly mentioned the body mounts, in the paragraph right underneath. 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. Isuzu keep trying to say this is with in normal spec and I have done this 3000km test 4 or 5 times now. 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. Oil is cheap. Cheers to all those submitting comments also We use low 44 to avoid such situations when moving animals etc. No towing. That is the last thing anyone needs is to be broken down 700km away from home. 2020 dmax 1.9L rz4e less than 5,000km on the clock, the rear main seal is leaking. In regards to the Bull Bar, Im not entirely convinced that they have any bearing on the cracking, but it certainly wont help. 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. The hands free is the same model, and it was one of the most common complains earlier on across all models. I've been a Toyota fan for a long time. Sorry to hear of your experience. What oil are you running? How wrong was I ? Thanks for your very informative site. 17 months old, 65,000km -traction control and engine light come on, wont change up to 4th gear, same in seq shift! So, I noticed at 115,000km the cracks are back. 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. It seems the cracks are caused by either stress or metal fatigue and are most likely to show up on the suspension towers, near the VIN plate or low down on the inner guards. Aaron, 3 have done in excess of 400K km all down to the driver as a driver, & not a wrecker. 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. Another quote came back and said the diff drop and spacers were illegal and wouldn't supply it. 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. 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 . Nil issues. Either way, a new clutch shouldnt be a hugely expensive bill, and hopefully Isuzu share some of the responsibility, Thank you Aaron, Every bloke I know who had a D max hated it and said the same thing. I test drove a manual with my heart set on buying one but the lag was even worse. Catchcan from Flashlube. They make great vehicles, and I'd happily own most of their range. 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). This has been an extremely stressful time. Isuzu says we have to take it to the nearest dealer which is over 400klms away. If this post comes across as saying the Dmaxs are not a good vehicle, I apologise. I had mine get stuck in park when I blew a fuse, but there were check engine lights too, Great review and truthful comments. 7,446 Answers. Hi Aaron I have a 2015 dmax diesel ute has being a great ute no problems at all but 2 weeks ago it decided to blow the coolant out the header tank a long story short it had never being hot and didnt get hot until it let go temp got to 3/4 on gauge, head gasket blown put in 2 spots between cylinders head cracked as well 190,000 on clock only ran in must be a fault there somewhere for that to happen never being hot and no leaks. Weve had a number in the past. Im all for improving safety, but it sounds like Isuzu havent quite got this right. Now they are telling my mate that the amber lights on the roof could void warranty. This point is super scary. So, now going for 2nd hand centre and if no issues will do the locker at a later date. How come you sold the Y62? The ute will be out of warranty soon, and will get a LSD as a upgrade. Great looking vehicle with added creature comforts, ..but, it is turning into the worst driving experience in over 50 years of motoring. Has made the world of difference. Bulletproof, but not the greatest power house on the market. I appreciate your response. Sounds like youve had a bit of a rough run to start with. Rough run mate. Suspension while easy enough to simplify down to four springs and four shock absorbers, is far more complicated than that. Head Office has been good and opened a case for me and contacted the dealer. I hope Isuzu will stand by their claim that they are the best farm Utes around, which is why we decided on purchasing it over others models. Yep, the solution to the hands free is to swap it out. Fair enough. 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. EDIT this has stopped leaking, is still full and will be monitored. Hi Aaron, Ours has been pretty good overall, Thanks for your comments, and all the best Our trip to Nannup was nearly cut short by a transfer case seal failure. 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. Not happy. Sometimes their owners will acknowledge it, but more often than not they dont! It sounds like I am whining but feel people need to be made aware. The game is always changing, and theres no perfect 4WD for everyone out there. I dont know what the future holds, but I have no doubt that at some point in time when things open up internationally there is going to be a huge flood of 4WDs, campers, caravans, boats and every other leisure toy on the market, and they will have no choice but to offload them at a lower price. Engine/gearbox point of view. it can cause alignment issues if abused hard 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. Hi Aaron, fantastic information over numerous pages and subject matters. I have a 2018 SX duel cab with a steel tray and just the basic mods, Bull bar, 2 suspension up grade, larger tires and a catch can also 60k on the clock. That, and dont hop the vehicle; as soon as it starts to bounce, stop and re-think what you are doing. We really appreciate the freedom that we have had to explore Australia & more recently WA in particular. Sounds like youve had a rough run, and are understandably annoyed about it. If you are looking for Isuzu Dmax problems, then youve come to the right place. Hi Aaron, great reading from people that know and understand. No charge of course and no problems since. If its leaked, and is still full without being topped up it must have originally been over filled?! Mark. All the best in your battle for a fair outcome Hi, I really enjoyed your fair and balanced assesment of the D-Max. Asides from that, you have purchased a vehicle that isnt doing what it should. Thanks so much for your comment, and sounds like youve had an awesome experience. 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 the coolant leak was something to do with the EGR, and at least one of the oil leaks would have been a rear main? Isuzu are certainly not perfect, but their 4JJ1 motor is well known to be one of the best common rail diesels out there. I assume it starts and behaves normally? 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. 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. Hayman Reese Xbar. 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. This is my second dmax (MY2019), after my 2010 gave me 200,000km with pretty close to zero headaches. The new panels are different parts. Here are the most common axle issues associated with small lift kits. Re the cracks A diff drop is required in my situation to prevent this from happening again, something I'm investigating at the time of writing this. I change the auto oil ever 30 to 40k and had a cooler fitted. I cant say Im unhappy with the performance of our vehicle, but its not been perfect either. 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. 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. Flipped it over like directions say but now the steering tie rods rub the sway bar enough to tear the rubber boots. 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. Hopefully your Hilux keeps going strong; they seem to be reasonable asides from the well known issues, I have a 2010 Colorado 3l with around 140k, started running rough, mechanic thought was injectors, fitted new ones, didnt fix, found inlet manifold clogged so acid bathed manifold. I attached long evap pipe for aircon to firewall with clamp to try and avoid evap failure from cracking. Any thoughts on what I should do.? I appreciate it. 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. Get a pr of Ironman Half Leaf springs for rear. How many kms has it done? 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. Our latest issue was the aircon failure, which resulted in the evaporator being replaced for about $1400. That sucks mate. Sure. 200watt solar panel up on cab roof. As a passenger, a fast thoughtless driver off road is a precursor for head & back aches. Ive been on various Facebook pages of different makes and models, and the Isuzu 4WD pages seems to have very, very little issues overall. All the best with whatever you decide Have you spoken to Isuzu about it? 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. I assume its auto? Thanks for the update. Tom. The Evaporator failed on the Air Conditioning Unit (our Auto Electrician says this is quite common with the Isuzu D-Max). Which of your shortcomings above do you think this would resolve? Hi Aaron, Sounds like youve had a good run with the Rodeo; they are a great vehicle too. It should be under $100 on its own. 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. On thing i did do and am blown away with, is a new Gturbo fitted, not because the factory one was playing up. Seems they havent moved on much since. The systems are causing driver distraction. The only things i like about this car are 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. Hi Aaron, That said, our replacement 4WD from the 80 Series Land Cruiser was an Isuzu Dmax; a step in a very different direction. Other issues is that I seem to got through crank batteries and alternators, I am currently on my 6th alternator and 8th crank battery, but this may also be related to the dual battery system. The light steering. Im more than happy to share my opinion, but dont base your decisions off them without doing extensive research elsewhere. I bought it from new and Ive done 125,000km now. 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. Have recently had installed an Alphatech Superstorm piggyback computer to the ECU, including dyno tune. 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. 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! Dobinsons Ball Joint Spacer for Holden Colorado / Isuzu DMAX(WA21-546K) Regular . I am an Engineer with a passion for technology, however in my view the computer intervention creates dangerous situations. Have you had a decent auto electrician look at it? How did you get on finding a second hand unit? This is not the case; they are good vehicles with a few little flaws (on the whole) that can be easily worked around. In fact they are more reliable than Toyotas. Who ever has the bad luck of trying to talk to you on the other end of the call will have major issues hearing what you say. Check this out Dmax Evaporator Failure. Im not a real 44 buff, just wanted a vehicle that could handle bush tracks, sandy beach access points for a bit of fishing and such. When the first model comes out, they often update it and correct issues in the next version. Cheers I have great respect for them. New car ownership shouldnt suffer the issues you have; not much fun! Tray of Drifta drawers as our bed base. They can get a good idea of the condition of the DPD fairly easily. 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. Are you familiar with this issue as my local mechanic has the same issue with their RACV call out vehicle. Given people have had inner guards crack on vehicles with heavy aftermarket bull bars, as well as the Isuzu aluminium ones and even without bull bars, I think its safe to say the bull bar doesnt cause the cracking. 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. Ive seen a few cases of this, but again know plenty of people who give them a lot of work and have never had a problem (and neither have I). cab mounts were replaced every 40 000kms. If you are confident that it is driven correctly, then you can push back. Camping Kettle Upgrade; no more burnt toes! If it doesnt, the clutch is slipping and you probably need a new one. 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. Unfortunately its not the first time Ive heard this, but they seem to be far and few between. Cheers, Emma. Great turning circle for a ute. Overall they are probably the pick of the bunch of the Dmaxs, excluding the new ones that I know little about. Sorry to hear you are having a bad run. Ive seen your comments a few times online; youve built up quite the rig. The drivers door window constantly plays up, Ive had the touchscreen replaced under warranty, have switched to ARB locking diffs as I know the OE one crack it early on plus the traction control is sub standard to rely on for a modern 44. Feel like I need to move away from dealership services so I can actually speak to a mechanic and not read a technician report! Id join some of the Isuzu pages and get first hand feedback from other owners. Maybe. This is one of the most common Dmax lift kit problems that people experience. I have just updated my 2014 Isuzu d max with 256000kms on it to the latest 2021 model. The guards crack due to the body flexing and vibrating. We tow a fair bit, (2.5tonnes) and it seems realy comfortable at aprox 95 to 100klms. Ive been a Toyota fan for a long time. 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. Gotta love how yet again another so called expert writing a blog claims something mounted to a chassis can crack the guards. Ive got a 2017 duel cab 44 Dmax. The clutch is an interesting one, because it falls under the wear and tear category. I pointed out that the GVM upgrade was done in Nov 2019 after the initial cracks. I think I speak for many to say thanks for making the effort. hands free sucks so bad. I also found the lane control totally unreliable. Alloy Isuzu tray(Triple M) canvas canopy in sail track with engineered load bearing alloy roof and rails. 2. Vehicle reliability is quite hard to compare; ours has seen a fair bit of off road work, but perhaps yours has too. I have braced bullbar by getting scrub rails incase bullbar causing inner guard cracking. Any lights on the dash? Headlights are very poor and there is no genuine option yet. Good to hear youve had a great run so far. Enough D-Max and MU-X owners have experienced problems with cracks in the metal of the engine bay, that we can't ignore it as a potential watch-out. Ive had numerous problems with mine so got rid of it. I could have paid the same price for a brand new one, but opted for the last of the pre DPF models. At this stage Im having it done at Isuzu Pakenham. Zero problems. 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. Led. 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. Turned out to be diff. All the best with your new vehicle! Great to hear youve had such a good run from the 2010 Dmax. If there is one thing that is a total and utter flop on my model Dmax (2012 2016) its the hands free. Lucky its still under waranty. Done Simpson Desert, Plenty Highway, Birdsville Track, Oodnadatta Track, Cape York, Savannah Way, Cape Tribulation Track, Fraser and Moreton Islands. 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!). Their frequency of the issue is now 3-4x a day. 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. I ended up getting towed home, luckily it was only about 5 k`s. Please note this post is my opinion only, and its up to you to do your own, independent research. 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. 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). I also was looking for a simple, strong and reliable 4wd. Dmax are a rubbish car as you have just pointed out in this article. Above all, I just want to thank you for your contribution and honesty. I have just purchased a 2008 D-Max with 200K km on it. IUA flatly denies that the vehicles got substandard steel as part of supplier fraud. They will take the strain. no aftersale service Hopefully your run so far improves! I have a 2015 Dmax 160k on the clock, I have been towing a 3t caravan since I purchased the ute. 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. 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. If you are finding the DPF burns are happening much closer together, you may have a problem. I hope our D-Max goes the distance another 200,000 km is expected. A bit of mechanical sympathy goes a long way. Im told that the body mounts are too soft and wear/fail too quickly and if they arent replaced then you end up with the cracking. If I go and get one fitted and I have issues with the 10 speed trans I am worried about my warranty. If you go through your manual, youll find fitting an LSD is not legal on these as they interfere with the electronic stability control. Over the previous 20 years I have had 3 x Jackaroos (the last being a Diesel). I know of one diesel car that was fitted with two electric pumps; one in the tank and one in the engine compartment. Hes running an auto locka, and installed 2 aftermarket ones, which are basically made of cheese. 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. 401 000kms. I keep GVM 400kg down from maximum of 3600kg. Its just bad timing! Do you not think you could get a van under 2500kg that would tick the boxes? I would think the leaky head unit would be the culprit. Yep, this is a pretty well known issue. 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. I have had the same problems with my Dmax 2018 LS the inner guard cracked but that was before i had the bullbar fitted the turbo has failed isuzu have come to the party and are covering the costs to repair my car, my car had travelled 160000 klms the dealer repeatly told my that there was no problem with the PDF until the car went into limp mode. I have a manual 2014 SX space cab. I want to warn anyone out there considering this generation to stay well clear and Ill explain my story. Ive always liked them. Dec 12, 2008 I have '07 classic 2500hd, installed a 6" pro comp lift kit (drop down kit). 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. love the 2550 tray. I would tell them they can keep the vehicle for as long as they need, providing they give you a loan car. They also indicted they knew what the problem was which is what really annoys me. If its doing this while you are in gear, and driving along, it can only really be the clutch slipping. A few people have had theirs replaced (and realistically they are a consumable) earlier than they should have. after 1k i serviced it and found chunks of metal in the diff. 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. 1. Surely we can have it done by our fellow and send them the bill. A well known fix is to fit colorado front rubbers as they are much more solid and reduce the vibration greatly. 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