Turbo went in under 10,000km had a strange noise from motor that head office couldnt explain and loads of other issues. Engine failures in the Rangers have been very common. If you want a Ute that has all the bells and whistles, a Dmax is not it. 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. Aaron. I have now broken 4 tie rods, and the rear locker will push the front forward and bend them. The stereo clapped out under warranty, and the diff seal was leaking from the factory. Fless. nothing done to injectors or fuel pump. 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 run a e-locker in the back which is excellent. The fact that its been running in 4WDs and trucks since 2002 speaks volumes. Saying that guards are cracking due to bullbars and winches shows how little you really know. Many thanks for the reply and apologies for my late one. Why, When and How! We use low 44 to avoid such situations when moving animals etc. We have a 2018 DMax. Best fuel economy at 90klms. Hi Arron great article. 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. Im also waiting for my aircon to fail, but no issues so far. Headlights are very poor and there is no genuine option yet. 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. 1. 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. There are some design flaws, and manufacturing flaws on these from the factory, like there is for every single vehicle out there. If its leaked, and is still full without being topped up it must have originally been over filled?! I think the replacements on mine were about $800 including labour, and they covered it, as they should on yours as well. Would I look at alternatives? I need to check mine too; thanks for the reminder. It takes more than a cover version of a Fleetwood Mac song to build a tough 4WD. I have read of a surprising number of Dmaxs with rear differentials that have failed before 80,000km. Regarding the statement, I can only go off what I see regularly posted, and from what mechanics have to say about them. 2020 dmax 1.9L rz4e less than 5,000km on the clock, the rear main seal is leaking. 17 months old, 65,000km -traction control and engine light come on, wont change up to 4th gear, same in seq shift! Another quote came back and said the diff drop and spacers were illegal and wouldn't supply it. Lucky its still under waranty. Cheers David. Ive never heard of the crank snapping unless its running serious power, but I assume its all standard. 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. Hi Aaron, 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. I have a 2015 DMax LSX and have also purchased a new 2021 XTerrain. 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 dont actually know what the normal distance between DPD regenerations are. 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? 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! The inner guards cracked around 90,000km. Great turning circle for a ute. Apart from the steering and brake overrides, the trip computer is cluttered with information and the navigator constantly needs screen intervention. Set up for touring. Sorry if that upsets you. 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!! Took it out for a drive, stopped on the road and put it P then when I went to put in D it went to N and now i cant get it out of N. Its a mystery to me. 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. 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). 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. I agree that its annoying, and it shouldnt be acceptable. 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. Maybe 2023 I will have it back (on the upside, I have learnt that public transport isnt as bad as I thought). That, and dont hop the vehicle; as soon as it starts to bounce, stop and re-think what you are doing. 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 there is any play, look to see where its coming from and replace the part. However I have an new issue that the Isuzu dealership is stuck on. Early on had a head gasket blow, fixed under warranty. There must be hundreds of these that have failed by now. The 2017 model onwards had turbo issues, but seem to be pretty similar to the 2012 2016 models in terms of reliability (turbo aside). It might not be for you. Head Office has been good and opened a case for me and contacted the dealer. I test drove a manual with my heart set on buying one but the lag was even worse. Our aircon just failed the other day too, so Ill add that to the list! Harry. so far, i do not have problem like you wrote above. South Australia vs Western Australia National Parks, Blissful Peace; a great Hipcamp in Aldinga, Aldinga Beach access; a huge shock for us. Fingers crossed. 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. 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? Sometimes their owners will acknowledge it, but more often than not they dont! 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. With 285,000 kays on those CVs, I'm not mad. (thank God for Holdens demise, and welcome in the MUX). Would I buy another one? Touch wood ours has only had one alignment, and that wasnt because it needed it. Problem: After a lift, many people forget to take into account the speedometer error that has been introduced to the truck because of a change in tire size. Camping Kettle Upgrade; no more burnt toes! 1. This is caused by poor body rubbers, especially the front ones. The reasoning was simple; a DPF (or DPD as Isuzu calls them) is just another thing to go wrong, and I know Isuzu have issues with them in their trucks (despite being one of the better DPFs on the market today). 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? We have a 2016 Hilux at the moment and can honestly say nothing has gone wrong with her to date except the dpf. However thats a long list of shortcomings? Im told that the new evaporators being fitted are a different design, but there are a number of people who are onto their 4th evaporator, which is pretty poor. I assume it starts and behaves normally? Its actually getting quite hard to get second hand ones now because of this. to me, its a solid and well build truck. Hi Aaron, have bought a 2021 2wd dmax, mostly loving it . You can replace them yourself, but it will be at your cost, and then Isuzu doesnt get the feedback that they really need. Id join some of the Isuzu pages and get first hand feedback from other owners. Update Ive just heard that Bannister Law is investigating the Dmax and MUX cracked inner guards. Usually failure is from being unlucky, pushing the limits of the vehicle or poor driving practices. Congratulations on the new to you vehicle. I keep GVM 400kg down from maximum of 3600kg. Good to hear youve had a great run so far. If its doing this while you are in gear, and driving along, it can only really be the clutch slipping. Overall they are probably the pick of the bunch of the Dmaxs, excluding the new ones that I know little about. That said, I dont think its fair to compare a 2WD vehicle to a 4WD one, especially considering the differences in the way they are used. All the best, Don. My dmax is covered in dents from sticks and twigs and it makes me laugh because the sales moto is built tough.. No one will know for sure without a few more kms being put on them. At the 40k service the wetness was observed, they ordered in the parts and at the 50k service it was corrected. G`day Aaron I have a Dmax 2015 dual cab, diesel, auto, no mods, 13K. Doesnt know why running rich, any ideas please, john, It shouldnt block that quickly. Absolutely. Only Holdens incompetence with common rail diesel injection destroyed an otherwise perfect vehicle. 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. Mine will be getting checked shortly with a camera through the oil fill hole, and I wouldnt be surprised to see damage. Emma , Hi Aaron, The front wheel bearings keep having problems and need re-packing every couple of services. 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. Waste of money it was so bad. I have a love affair for the Isuzu because its frugal on fuel and reliable to the max. 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. A lot of people dont do this. Sorry to hear. Thanks for the comment, and the story. Id suggest you get something light and strong if you can, and monitor the body mounts carefully, and look for any cracks appearing. Thanks They are a great vehicle. cab mounts were replaced every 40 000kms. We will have this for at least another 5 years, so lets see how it goes by the end of it. Having spoken with a few gearbox guys of late the problem is now quite well known. I think youll do just as well with the new rig. It is our on-farm vehicle. I would imagine most of the problems I listed will have been rectified. 2nd battery behind driver in cab. i have the 2017 dmax sx single cab. Some people have broken CVs with factory tyres and no lift. Have you had a decent auto electrician look at it? Fingers crossed!! Just pondering now how I take advantage of any warranty claim, without there being a glaring fault. 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. 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. Parts were ordered, shipped and arrived very fast. Might be worth considering a second hand motor too. Might as well buy a 1984 Lada Niva. Im told that the robot which applies sealant around the seal on the rear mains was not doing its job properly for some time, and this is a common fault. Friends have suggested buying an Isuzu Dmax which brought me to you. All going well the vehicle should take us on our grey nomad adventure later this year. If you are looking for Isuzu Dmax problems, then youve come to the right place. whenever you have the extra loads in there. 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. Donaldson 10 micron prefilter. I assume its auto? Dmax lift kit problems are always going to be accentuated because of this, and you need to be careful going too high. Apparently this is something all dealerships are required to check and rectify on a regular basis now. Dmax Store | . This warranty is against any manufacturer defects, premature wear or breakage. Take care, I wanted a solid vehicle, with vinyl floors that could be taken away with minimal fuss and relative comfort. Keep us updated with the dash cam footage, and how Isuzu react. I want to warn anyone out there considering this generation to stay well clear and Ill explain my story. 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. Do these need to be replaced under warranty or is it ok to replace them yourself. It works OK, but isnt as good as some other variants on the market. I will mention that the new shape (2020 onwards) Dmax and MUX have had a major upgrade in the frills and fancy department, which is great to see. Dobinsons 1.5"-3.5" Suspension lift kit Twin Tube Shocks and rear Quick Ride Kit for 2012 and Up Isuzu DMax & Chevy Colorado. Id be keeping an eye on the cold motor rattle, and the loosing of coolant. 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. 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,. If there is one thing that is a total and utter flop on my model Dmax (2012 2016) its the hands free. What has Isuzu had to say about it? Have you spoken to Isuzu about it? When I pointed out that the dealer had fitted it under finance they backtracked and blamed it on the Pedders GVM upgrade. A bit of mechanical sympathy goes a long way. 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. 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). These motors are supposed to do 500,000km without any issues according to their sales spiel. Isuzu says we have to take it to the nearest dealer which is over 400klms away. Chester, Gearbox noises at 83K, has taken OVER 6 weeks so far just to get the warranty approval (they needed to be sure what type of transmission oil was used in the 60km Isuzu dealer service which isnt on the receipt and I had to produce for them to consider it). Superior Engineering diff drop re poor cv angles. 3 have done in excess of 400K km all down to the driver as a driver, & not a wrecker. 2. Will go elocker in rear one day because of known diff issues. love the 2550 tray. The first seal was done under warranty, but it was leaking when I picked it up. 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. 7,446 Answers. You can ring Isuzu directly and speak to them; it might be worth doing that. Thanks. Either way, a new clutch shouldnt be a hugely expensive bill, and hopefully Isuzu share some of the responsibility, Thank you Aaron, Only you can answer that! Zero problems. Also check to see if the drop centerlink has an forward or backward play. I have heard of others towing things having to replace the clutches too. Instead, it comes with traction control only (which most vehicles also come with). Have you got a Dmax? 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. Turbo has gone If you are loading it up or changing tyre sizes it will struggle, and potentially have issues with overloading. 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. Rough run mate. As a passenger, a fast thoughtless driver off road is a precursor for head & back aches. TJM bullbar and winch, side rails and side steps. They are a great vehicle, but not perfect. If the temperatures get hot, an automatic transmission specialist will be able to advise your options, and any mechanic can install one. No car, no loan car, and I had to go direct to Isuzu to get it approved. Surely we cant be the only 2 with a 2017 Dmax that has this issue? Ill be driving along and just go into limp mode. Apart from that it has been quite good. I hope our D-Max goes the distance another 200,000 km is expected. 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. I have an SX spacecab 2013. 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. I also found the lane control totally unreliable. Firstly, sorry to hear you are having issues. 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. This shouldnt be unique to the Dmax; its just a wear and tear item, Hi Aaron, It is the most poorly built car i have ever owned. Sounds like youve had a few issues! 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. I think most dealers these days are well aware of the turbo issues, and will simply listen and make a judgement call. Hi, In my opinion they sound desperate to get rid of us. 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. I bought mine mid 2016. 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. The 4JJ1 motor. IUA flatly denies that the vehicles got substandard steel as part of supplier fraud. Had a 2017 dmax that was a friday built ute. Yours clearly isnt. Sorry to hear of your issues. when 4 wheel driving. Our 2016 Dmax has been used all over Australia. Great to hear youve had such a good run from the 2010 Dmax. We really appreciate the freedom that we have had to explore Australia & more recently WA in particular. The Dmax has big shoes to fill; the Land Cruiser was a tough tourer that went just about anywhere you pointed it. That said, Ive also seen it on Dmaxs and MUXs that have no bull bar, or even the factory aluminium or steel bull bar. We live in Perth (no longer working since 2017 yippee!!) Theres no doubt that the D-max lacks in the fancy bits department. I had mine get stuck in park when I blew a fuse, but there were check engine lights too, Great review and truthful comments. The light steering. Karen and Tony McAlister. Im sure they do deny it. The ute will be out of warranty soon, and will get a LSD as a upgrade. Would i buy another one yes, would i look at anything else yes but it would need tobe really good if i decided to change. I noticed that you have an Amaron battery under the bonnet. Seems they havent moved on much since. 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. Sounds like youve had a bit of a rough run to start with. 116k on the clock. Let me know below! 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. If you can prove the paint wasnt done right from the factory they should have no leg to stand on. Have you got quotes to repair it? Cracks have shown on vehicles of various ages, with and without rough driving and bull bars. Weve had a number in the past. Cheers Fair enough. I dont know much about the 1.9L engine unfortunately, and it really depends on what you want to do with the vehicle. You might already know that cars and vans are super expensive and have long lead times right now. 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. Never heard of any issues with the timing chain adjusters; what happened? Its all about the nut behind the wheel. 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