Ken. Above all, I just want to thank you for your contribution and honesty. Cheers Have you spoken to Isuzu about it? 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). 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. I had unusual cracking noise in rear, thought to be brake lining binding up. With 285,000 kays on those CVs, I'm not mad. Overall though, Im pleased with the vehicle, and it is serving us well. Have decided a new D'max and have asked for a 2 inch lift from the dealer. Waste of money it was so bad.
Linds. Hi Aaron, Not happy. This is caused by poor body rubbers, especially the front ones. 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. no aftersale service Like all Toyotas they are as reliable as Sunrise. One more thing i am looking to do is put a LSD in it. I could have paid the same price for a brand new one, but opted for the last of the pre DPF models. Sure. when 4 wheel driving. 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. This is one of the most common Dmax lift kit problems that people 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. 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. Yours clearly isnt. Over the previous 20 years I have had 3 x Jackaroos (the last being a Diesel). How did you get on finding a second hand unit? Unfortunately its not the first time Ive heard this, but they seem to be far and few between. It sounds like I am whining but feel people need to be made aware. It is the most poorly built car i have ever owned. I have great respect for them. I understand that things go wrong, nothing is faultless, but thats why I pay for dealer servicing, I shouldnt be without a car for over 6 weeks and counting. 4.5 years out of the first one, and weve gone for another identical one. That said, our replacement 4WD from the 80 Series Land Cruiser was an Isuzu Dmax; a step in a very different direction. Ive held off for various reasons, but am now looking to get one. Karen and Tony McAlister. Sorry to hear of your experience. Ive seen your comments a few times online; youve built up quite the rig. As I paw over it now checking, tightening, etc, I compare it to a stable of Subarus we have had in the last 10 years. 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 just share my experiences so others can use them to make their own choices. Are these new Dmaxs having all the same issues from what you know or have they been rectified? The front can only flex through it's design range anyway. Canopy 150mm higher than standard as we sleep in canopy. How did the chassis bend? I want to warn anyone out there considering this generation to stay well clear and Ill explain my story. The hands free is the same model, and it was one of the most common complains earlier on across all models. 200watt solar panel up on cab roof. THE DMAX 4WD BUILD UP. We tow a fair bit, (2.5tonnes) and it seems realy comfortable at aprox 95 to 100klms. Paint issue in one area, you can see fingerprints, they wouldnt look at it. Cheers, Emma. Hi, I understand the towing capacity and power on the new model is far superior? I keep GVM 400kg down from maximum of 3600kg. Its not that I dont like them, I just prefer Range Rovers. 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). We now want to travel to more remote locations with our rig eg Kennedy Ranges, Great Central Road etc.
Sounds like youve had a few issues! I have a 2010 Dmax which I bought new. Cheers. Their frequency of the issue is now 3-4x a day. The Gturbo certainly does make a big difference in power. 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. Ive been a Toyota fan for a long time. At this stage Im having it done at Isuzu Pakenham. The new Duramax will be mated to GM's new 10-speed automatic transmission that is currently offered in the 2019 Camaro ZL1.
The only things i like about this car are 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. Ive got a 2017 duel cab 44 Dmax. G`day Aaron I have a Dmax 2015 dual cab, diesel, auto, no mods, 13K. Will go elocker in rear one day because of known diff issues. it can cause alignment issues if abused hard 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've had the Dmax for nearly 5 years now, and clocked up about 77 . In terms of the dual cab Utes on the market today, the Dmax is one of the best in terms of reliability. Isuzu say this is normal. I've been a Toyota fan for a long time. Thanks Aaron, Are you familiar with this issue as my local mechanic has the same issue with their RACV call out vehicle. So let's go through why I feel this is an absolute quality bit of kit.
I assume its auto? Ive heard some sketchy things about these safety features, and people are using blacked out business cards to stop the sensors from working to overcome it. Ironically, several of the problems we have had have been the result of aftermarket gear. 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. I have read of a surprising number of Dmaxs with rear differentials that have failed before 80,000km. Do you know anything about this problem or maybe point me in the right direction to fix this. 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 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.
Congratulations on the new to you vehicle. Engine failures in the Rangers have been very common. This is my second dmax (MY2019), after my 2010 gave me 200,000km with pretty close to zero headaches. Really disappointed and I hope this post saves at least one other person from this fate. All fibres are worn off. We can only assure them we dont ride the clutch. 270 awning. Other Mods B&W Turn Over Ball, Air Lift Bags, Titan 52gal fuel tank, Wether Tech FloorLiners, SpeedLiner spray in bedliner, debadged whole truck except bow ties and D-Max/Allsion logo Save Share Reply Quote 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. Purchased new.
Of course, if its causing fault codes then you have a whole different leg to stand on. (around $125) Bolt them in set on just a slight load bearing. had surging idle symptoms when my factory filter head unit started leaking.
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116k on the clock. Absolutely. 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. Weve also fitted a transmission cooler to care for our Automatic Transmission, after the temperatures were getting a bit too hot for my happiness, but this is not uncommon for a lot of new 4WDs that are working hard. While I hear good stories about the Dmax, I am afraid that mine is destined for a trade if only I had it to do that!. I know of one diesel car that was fitted with two electric pumps; one in the tank and one in the engine compartment. so far, i do not have problem like you wrote above. Customer was 10 provinces away from where work was originally done, made phone call to company that initially done the job, got phone numbers and spoke to someone from BDS lift kits right away. A well known fix is to fit colorado front rubbers as they are much more solid and reduce the vibration greatly. Cheers David. Our Dmax had the aircon fail just recently, and cost $1400 to be fixed (which I did get covered by warranty). You are right, it is quite the list of shortcomings. I run a e-locker in the back which is excellent. Its certainly not been trouble free, and it would be interesting to compare this to a Hilux to see if they are actually any better. Sometimes their owners will acknowledge it, but more often than not they dont! FYI, Ive been a qualified mechanical fitter for many years, so your comment is rather amusing. If your truck has been lifted make sure the lift kit you have is a spindle style kit not a control arm drop. It fills its own windscreen wiper reservoir up when it rains.
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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 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. Very nice mate, and quite a few kms to do in 6 years! There must be hundreds of these that have failed by now. 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. Headlights are very poor and there is no genuine option yet. If you want a Ute that has all the bells and whistles, a Dmax is not it. Unfortunately all of the 2017 2020 models (until the new shape) have the same turbo, and they must have changed thousands of them by now. 2nd battery behind driver in cab. 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. We purchased with intentions off travel due to work commitments we have not done much. Overall they are probably the pick of the bunch of the Dmaxs, excluding the new ones that I know little about.
In regards to the Bull Bar, Im not entirely convinced that they have any bearing on the cracking, but it certainly wont help. The ACCC makes it very clear that any product purchased in Australia must do what a reasonable person would expect it to. Chester, The systems are causing driver distraction. It might not be for you. Aaron. 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. Apparently this is something all dealerships are required to check and rectify on a regular basis now. This has been an extremely stressful time. Doesnt know why running rich, any ideas please, john, It shouldnt block that quickly. Its the most reasonable explanation though, and Im sure I heard about it from someone who went to Isuzu outside of Australia. Very helpful to keep in mind. Catchcan from Flashlube. What oil are you running? Nil issues. Blamed me as i didnt show them early enough. At 130kw at the engine, and 380NM of torque, the Dmax is not leading the market here either. Have you got a Dmax? Not good enough Isuzu; absolutely no leg to stand on in your defence. we bought a D-Max in 2013. we have had nothing but problems. Cheers Tim from Tassie . If there is one thing that is a total and utter flop on my model Dmax (2012 2016) its the hands free. If you are towing anything heavier than 2.5 tonne (which you probably shouldnt be with a Dmax anyway) you are going to feel it, substantially. between me and the feature in the stability control ,..was able to save it, so what can i say, it pulls like a train, and the economy could be a little better, but so far i am happy. I have an SX spacecab 2013. 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 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. Isuzu make a solid, simple, and low-frills 4WD as you point out and we bought them for truck reliability. 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. Any thoughts on what I should do.? 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. Interesting feedback, and not what Ive heard from the majority of owners of these models. We prefer going off-grid in national parks & free camping in the bush over caravan parks. If you want to know how much the total build cost, you can read about it here Dmax build cost. Theres no doubt that the D-max lacks in the fancy bits department. Still have such issues (1.9 European engine). 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. Got into a 2019 dmax and am at 29,000 km turbo going on this one aswell, starting the nice siren noise. I live with most of the issues (although i will sell it), they bother me but i live with it, so this is just my honest opinion of the car/driving experience i have. 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. That is a shocking story, and one that you should be rightfully upset about. you should be able to jack the front end up and grab the centerlink, then shake it back and forth. Have had the EGR, TURBO, REAR SEAL x3, AIR-CONDITIONING replaced (as mentioned in the previous comments) all fine and well now. I would suggest Pedders as an option, if you have one nearby. Just to chipping in with my experience. Then after numerous returns to dealer with concerns head still leaking (using half bottle of coolant/800km) it was finally identified that the EGR cooler had a leak, again fixed under warranty. Isuzu says we have to take it to the nearest dealer which is over 400klms away. I will be looking at a rear locker though; might avoid the front one! Suspension while easy enough to simplify down to four springs and four shock absorbers, is far more complicated than that. 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. Ive also bent sway bar links and have replaced them with performance ones. 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. But without a doubt my favorite thing about the car is When the first model comes out, they often update it and correct issues in the next version. Sounds like youve had a bit of a rough run to start with. Isuzu are certainly not perfect, but their 4JJ1 motor is well known to be one of the best common rail diesels out there. 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! Unfortunately on our way to the dealer, an hour and a half drive, Tuesday gone, the car completely died and we had to get it towed to the dealer. This point is super scary. From what Ive heard, you are not alone in your beliefs. 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?
EDIT this has stopped leaking, is still full and will be monitored. It might pay to take it somewhere that spends more time, and charges more for a better result. Touch wood, no issues for me in that regard so far. More reliable than Toyota is most certainly an interesting opinion, of which a majority of those in the know would disagree with. I would say 55,000km is not how long a clutch should last for. Sounds rough. It is a manual first up gear box was replaced under warranty. 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. A bit of mechanical sympathy goes a long way. Do you know the capacity? I agree with the drive train sympathy. 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. I cant wait to get rid of it. Every week there are a couple posted online about turbos that start to wail like a police or ambulance siren, or put the vehicle into limp mode. Why, When and How! The aircon pipe that causes your evaporator to crack. They generally have a decent reputation, but stranger things have happened. I have a spare CV. 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.
Its actually getting quite hard to get second hand ones now because of this. Hi Aaron, Im all for improving safety, but it sounds like Isuzu havent quite got this right. I have a 2015 Dmax 160k on the clock, I have been towing a 3t caravan since I purchased the ute. 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. Sounds like youve had a good run with the Rodeo; they are a great vehicle too.
We have a 2018 DMax. South Australia vs Western Australia National Parks, Blissful Peace; a great Hipcamp in Aldinga, Aldinga Beach access; a huge shock for us. CST 4-6" S.T.L Lift Kit Stage 1. . You can ring Isuzu directly and speak to them; it might be worth doing that. to me, its a solid and well build truck. Ive heard of the compressors failing, but the alternator and crank battery says something isnt right with your battery setup. Your review seems to bear this out. Have you had any issues with it? The repair is not pleasant; it requires the engine to be removed, and the cracks welded up or inner panels replaced, but theres no guarantee it wont happen again. Donaldson 10 micron prefilter. I specifically bought the older version Dmax. Otherwise, ask them to take it back, as its not fit for purpose. Replaced EGR under warranty, clutch at 200k, 2 transfer case actuators (water ingress),otherwise excellent. It is nearly impossible to follow the 808 page manual. 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 appreciate your response. Driving with a cross wind is a constant battle against steering feedback. It doesnt sound good at all. It is absolutely useless.
I cant say Im unhappy with the performance of our vehicle, but its not been perfect either. Oil used Castrol Vectron 10W40 It did it with a sense of flair that I will miss, but there are a few things I won't miss, and its all a compromise one way or another. loaded up and towing a boat. I have been around Australian, across the simpson, through the high country ans up the cape with mates from the 44 club and it has not missed a beat. You can confirm this quite easily by putting it in third gear when stopped, and trying to take off. Aaron, Is anyone having issue with oil consumption? Aaron, 3 weeks in the Pilbara camping and 4WDing, 6 weeks in the Coral Coast, Pilbara and Kimberley, 3 months with a camper trailer, 4WD and toddler; the summary, Lake Argyle and the Bungles; amazing places in WA, Our Isuzu Dmax build for touring Australia, Our new Hybrid Camper; a Lifestyle Reconn R2, Building a tough 4WD boat trailer to take remote fishing, Why we moved from a soft floor to a hybrid camper trailer. Led. The light steering. Im sure they do deny it. Fingers crossed it stays that way. 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. Sounds like you bought one for the same reason as me. Thanks for the article; your stuff is really informative. That, and dont hop the vehicle; as soon as it starts to bounce, stop and re-think what you are doing. Camping Kettle Upgrade; no more burnt toes! I ended up getting towed home, luckily it was only about 5 k`s. Thanks for the comment, and the story. Id be keeping an eye on the cold motor rattle, and the loosing of coolant. Keep bouncing the front end and youll end up in broken CV territory very quickly. 3. The large majority of owners are very happy, and we fall into this category for the most part too. Superior Engineering diff drop re poor cv angles. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! Realistically, if you have a DPF you should consider it a consumable, which is a shame as they arent cheap. Sold after 30,000km. The air con compressor packed up at about 200k. I hope our D-Max goes the distance another 200,000 km is expected. Touch wood ours has only had one alignment, and that wasnt because it needed it. Neither I or insurance at the time knew it was a common issue. Regards Tim from Tassie. 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). They are a bit agricultural, truck like if you will, and thats exactly what a select portion of the market wants. Like you did for your D Max I wanted a trans cooler. Sorry if that upsets you. Bluetooth hands-free phone is really poor, I just use headphones it is what it is. 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. A lift can mean the vehicle has stronger springs and so flex won't increase, other springs with greater/higher set but not so weight holding may increase it a little. 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. Have you had it back to Isuzu to see what they say? In my opinion they sound desperate to get rid of us. I have heard of others towing things having to replace the clutches too. This lowers the likelihood of shock fade meaning that you maintain handling response and therefore safety, no matter where you drive your D-Max - all thanks to your Supashock lift kit. Dobinsons 1.5"-3.5" Suspension lift kit Twin Tube Shocks and rear Quick Ride Kit for 2012 and Up Isuzu DMax & Chevy Colorado. The turbo thing is a known issue, and I dont think theres a single vehicle out there with a DPF that has improved reliability because of it. awesome reliable vehicle. Yep, the solution to the hands free is to swap it out.
Thanks. Good to hear mate, and the story everyone wants to have with their vehicle. Front Bumpers Hidden Winch Mounts Nudge Bars Rear Bumpers Side Protection Underbody Protection Winch Bumpers Canopies and Covers Tonneau Covers Truckman Hard Tops Exterior Styling Grilles Other Styling Wheel Arches Wheel Spacers Exterior Upgrades Camera Systems Tailgate Assist Towing Mirrors Snorkels and Breathers Diff Breathers Snorkel Kits Often they snap in the worse possible position on a track.
The front wheel bearings keep having problems and need re-packing every couple of services. Ive heard of a few people with this issue.
Maybe. I had one on my 80 series for a while. You are very welcome. Was told by one dealer the car would need a Diff drop plus ball joint spacer to adjust the change in angle angles. Unhappy Jan but glad to get it out and hopefully help someone else out. Sounds like youve had a rough run, and are understandably annoyed about it.
I appreciate your comment, and your opinion, but well be sticking with the Dmax for some time yet. Bog standard too. 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. Auckland nz here. You can replace them yourself, but it will be at your cost, and then Isuzu doesnt get the feedback that they really need. 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. All the best with whatever you decide Dec 12, 2008 I have '07 classic 2500hd, installed a 6" pro comp lift kit (drop down kit). She does a mix of town and country driving and is our caravan tow vehicle. They also indicted they knew what the problem was which is what really annoys me. its bad when i use it to call people and they answer with their mobile its rubbish. Any useful feedback from them? First idea was fit locker, eliminate problem. Perhaps its time to retire or go back to something mechanical that you understand a bit better. Firstly, sorry to hear you are having issues. The ACC has some great information about warranties that is worth a read. Theyve certainly proven themselves to be reliable. The DPF was recently replaced at no cost to us and when the vehicle had done 140,000km. All the best in your battle for a fair outcome That said, Ive also seen it on Dmaxs and MUXs that have no bull bar, or even the factory aluminium or steel bull bar. Good to hear youve had a great run so far. I had 2 petrol v6 Toyota Utes prior to these. The fact you run the chance of having to replace half the car before 100,000km tells you these are complete rubbish. The inner guards cracked around 90,000km. Our latest issue was the aircon failure, which resulted in the evaporator being replaced for about $1400. 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.