i dont understand how anyone can say the cracked inner guards are caused by a bullbar when it is mounted to the chassis not the body. I also was looking for a simple, strong and reliable 4wd. I think most dealers these days are well aware of the turbo issues, and will simply listen and make a judgement call. 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. A lot of people fit older model diffs with the same ratio, but they have an LSD and technically make your vehicle illegal. Keen to know more? The insurer said they believe its a manufacturing defect also hence the cash settlement as opposed to authorising the repairs and giving a lifetime warranty on them. I will definitely now keep an eye on the four front body mounts, and will swap them for Colorado if necessary. The better option is to get a locker, and replace it with something better, that will be useful off road. Of course, if its causing fault codes then you have a whole different leg to stand on. Thanks. I just share my experiences so others can use them to make their own choices. A competent working diesel towing up hill gives you more time to soak in the magic wide, brown land, or give wildlife time to escape collision. Realistically, if you have a DPF you should consider it a consumable, which is a shame as they arent cheap. Unfortunately its not the first time Ive heard this, but they seem to be far and few between. 200watt solar panel up on cab roof. I am an Engineer with a passion for technology, however in my view the computer intervention creates dangerous situations. This kit will only work on trucks that keep the center link in the factory position. 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. Hi, I really enjoyed your fair and balanced assesment of the D-Max. Have a 2014 dmax, 200,000k on it. Driving with a cross wind is a constant battle against steering feedback. Above all, I just want to thank you for your contribution and honesty. Apart from the steering and brake overrides, the trip computer is cluttered with information and the navigator constantly needs screen intervention. TJM bullbar and winch, side rails and side steps. Hi, Its all about the nut behind the wheel. 1. Looks like we wont be until the vehicle is sorted. Alloy Isuzu tray(Triple M) canvas canopy in sail track with engineered load bearing alloy roof and rails. It takes more than a cover version of a Fleetwood Mac song to build a tough 4WD. Gavin. More reliable than Toyota is most certainly an interesting opinion, of which a majority of those in the know would disagree with. Check this out Dmax Evaporator Failure. I am hoping this is a simple fix. MY18 SX 44 space cab chassis tourer build. Either way, its a massive shortfall on Isuzus part with no real fix. No car, no loan car, and I had to go direct to Isuzu to get it approved. They knocked back the warranty claim saying it was from my cord Bullbar. 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. No major tyre wear issues. Ive been looking at a DMax for a number of years now to replace my 2010 Hilux due to its limited towing capacity. Usually failure is from being unlucky, pushing the limits of the vehicle or poor driving practices. $5500 for a head gasket seems insanely expensive; you can get a second hand motor for that. The ute will be out of warranty soon, and will get a LSD as a upgrade. Ive not had mine leak so far, and hope it stays that way! When I pointed out that the dealer had fitted it under finance they backtracked and blamed it on the Pedders GVM upgrade. I havent experienced them all, but am completely honest about revealing anything that has gone wrong. Very nice mate, and quite a few kms to do in 6 years! Theres no doubt that the D-max lacks in the fancy bits department. I have now broken 4 tie rods, and the rear locker will push the front forward and bend them. The front wheel bearings keep having problems and need re-packing every couple of services. 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. 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. Their frequency of the issue is now 3-4x a day. The Dmax CVs 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. All the best, Don. Catchcan from Flashlube. If you want to know how much the total build cost, you can read about it here Dmax build cost. Often they snap in the worse possible position on a track. Every bloke I know who had a D max hated it and said the same thing. Thats fantastic. Auckland nz here. So, I noticed at 115,000km the cracks are back. Ive held off for various reasons, but am now looking to get one. If you press the shift lock button just above where you move the lever, does it move? Keep us updated with the dash cam footage, and how Isuzu react. 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. I started the application in May. casting looks very strange almost all the teeth where missing chunks and the cast looked flakey. Interesting about the nolathane body mounts; have you had any issues with body cracking? 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. Great looking vehicle with added creature comforts, ..but, it is turning into the worst driving experience in over 50 years of motoring. I agree that its annoying, and it shouldnt be acceptable. 2013 dmax replaced a clutch at 30000 ,rattle in motor when cold from new for 4 seconds ,squeel in front wheel oil seals from new a bit of wd40 once a week looks after that left hand front tyre chops put suspension all checked out ok, loose radiator fluid since new 1lt month car has 100000 on it now still goes good had a roos ECU remap plenty of towing power now. Feel free to contact me as theres more to the story I just cant fit it and Im probably boring everyone to death! Any suggestion as to the correct procedure when installing a lift kit? 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. EDIT this has stopped leaking, is still full and will be monitored. Engine failures in the Rangers have been very common. Sounds rough. 401 000kms. All things considered, the Dmax is a seriously solid vehicle, and is one of the better in its class. Very disappointing. Regarding the statement, I can only go off what I see regularly posted, and from what mechanics have to say about them. The dealer is putting in a warranty claim for us but was hesitant to say it will be accepted. If you force it to turn in this state by hitting the gas, your CV joint will explode internally. The light steering. The Dmax came with a tow bar, genuine aluminium bull bar, reversing camera and tub. Built Not Bought 827K. https://youtu.be/-YDLrn1trEs. 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. Cheers Hi Aaron, 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. 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. Do you know the capacity? 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. 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. They are a great vehicle. Vehicle reliability is quite hard to compare; ours has seen a fair bit of off road work, but perhaps yours has too. A few months back, we replaced our 80 Series Land Cruiser with a 2016 Isuzu Dmax. Id take it to a diesel mechanic and see what they reckon. Its just bad timing! At 175k and 95% highway running only. Yep, were happy with Amaron. Only after add ons are towbar, bullbar, roof rack and Peddlers suspension. Id never buy another Dmax, what a total piece of garbage! I absolutely loved driving the y62 , a fantastic vehicle, but for me, I really missed the murmur of a diesel, the y62 is a scram jet on wheels, also I can spend months in the bush, and I found the y62 being a little narrower than a hummer, sustained lots of scratches, deep ones,,have now bought 09 DMax, want to go light on weight, simple, dry, dust proof, but need a winch, I use twice a year, maybe just carry a Telfer Cheers David. 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!! Ive never heard of the crank snapping unless its running serious power, but I assume its all standard. 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. 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. Tom. Sounds like youve had a rough run, and are understandably annoyed about it. So let's go through why I feel this is an absolute quality bit of kit. In fact they are more reliable than Toyotas. 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. Our goal is to buy a semi-offroad caravan with more powerful vehicle, not necessarily brand new. Independent front suspension vehicles are notorious for breaking CVs, especially when a lift is fitted. set of nolathane cab mounts fixed this. Canopy 150mm higher than standard as we sleep in canopy. Dec 12, 2008 I have '07 classic 2500hd, installed a 6" pro comp lift kit (drop down kit). With 285,000 kays on those CVs, I'm not mad. Great to hear youve had such a good run from the 2010 Dmax. Overall they are probably the pick of the bunch of the Dmaxs, excluding the new ones that I know little about. 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. Hi Aaron, great reading from people that know and understand. I always used EFS SHocks and King Coils. We have a 2016 Hilux at the moment and can honestly say nothing has gone wrong with her to date except the dpf. It is a manual first up gear box was replaced under warranty. This has been an extremely stressful time. Was told by one dealer the car would need a Diff drop plus ball joint spacer to adjust the change in angle angles. Do these need to be replaced under warranty or is it ok to replace them yourself. However, Im not brand biased, or so attached to it that I fail to mention its shortcomings, and every single 4WD out there has at least a couple. The 21 will be a giant change, but all the best with it! They generally do really well. Our aircon just failed the other day too, so Ill add that to the list! Having spoken with a few gearbox guys of late the problem is now quite well known. I would imagine most of the problems I listed will have been rectified. 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. How did you get on finding a second hand unit? Ive been a Toyota fan for a long time. I have heard of others towing things having to replace the clutches too. Electric windows are about as fancy as this one gets! Weve had a number in the past. 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. 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. Bulletproof, but not the greatest power house on the market. Thanks Paul. Hopefully your local dealer is helpful. 2. My dmax is covered in dents from sticks and twigs and it makes me laugh because the sales moto is built tough.. I will be looking at a rear locker though; might avoid the front one! Sounds like you bought one for the same reason as me. They generally have a decent reputation, but stranger things have happened. Some thought has gone into avoiding issues as best I can. Id suggest you get something light and strong if you can, and monitor the body mounts carefully, and look for any cracks appearing. after 1k i serviced it and found chunks of metal in the diff. I pointed out that the GVM upgrade was done in Nov 2019 after the initial cracks. If you want the full review, check this out Isuzu Dmax review after 4 years. Had a 2017 dmax that was a friday built ute. At the 20,000k service we were told that their was a problem with the dpf and we were told the ECU would be reprogrammed by Toyota to maximise the dpfs life. Would I buy another Isuzu or recommend possibly not. All services, bar one, have been undertaken by Isuzu Dealerships and I have been very lucky to have had good servicing, well, in the main. Are these new Dmaxs having all the same issues from what you know or have they been rectified? Have you had a decent auto electrician look at 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. From what I understand, the system is vacuum pressure driven, so a leak was micro bubbles being sucked into the fuel system causing the surge. I have a 2021 extra cab 42, 15000km from new. Replaced EGR under warranty, clutch at 200k, 2 transfer case actuators (water ingress),otherwise excellent. Hi Aaron, In my opinion they sound desperate to get rid of us. Beyond the above though, these are solid vehicles. 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. We really appreciate the freedom that we have had to explore Australia & more recently WA in particular. I have a love affair for the Isuzu because its frugal on fuel and reliable to the max. Everything was fine with the vehicle until Saturday gone when the same thing started happening as Kim Goldfinch mentioned in their comment September 30, 2021. It does sit on 110-120km/hr very nicely though. So, now going for 2nd hand centre and if no issues will do the locker at a later date. Apart from that ive had a good run so far, only 41,000kms. Have decided a new D'max and have asked for a 2 inch lift from the dealer. The guards crack due to the body flexing and vibrating. I guess it all comes down to what you want, and whether its a good deal. I have serviced this vehicle accordingly, (every 10,000km) its 4 and a half years old and a total lemon. Ford dont offer a cooler and the dealer wont fit an after market one. Dirty fuel had to take fuel tank out and flush it out thought about another filter. Ive also seen a lot of people installing Colorado body mounts, which are apparently more solid, but as to whether this makes the actual issue any better or not, I couldnt say. Either way it is still annoying and expensive. now on over 90k kms and about 20k of that was on some pretty rough roads touring N.T. The ACCC makes it very clear that any product purchased in Australia must do what a reasonable person would expect it to. 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 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? The stereo clapped out under warranty, and the diff seal was leaking from the factory. All going well the vehicle should take us on our grey nomad adventure later this year. 3. Good to hear you had a great run from the Rodeo. put a 2 lift on it a bull bar, canopy and so on, it has been great. Nil issues. Its actually getting quite hard to get second hand ones now because of this. There will be wear and tear on other items as well though, but if its done a lot of long distance driving and less 4WDing it might be limited. Sold after 30,000km. Sorry to hear of your experience. The solution is stainless steel tie road sleaves from RR Products. That is a shocking story, and one that you should be rightfully upset about. For more information Visit our website https://www.dobinsonsprings.com/ If its doing this while you are in gear, and driving along, it can only really be the clutch slipping. Firstly, sorry to hear you are having issues. Instead, it comes with traction control only (which most vehicles also come with). These motors are supposed to do 500,000km without any issues according to their sales spiel. 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. They are a great vehicle, but not perfect. So naturally I speak to Isuzu. When the first model comes out, they often update it and correct issues in the next version. Its a real shame. Have you got a Dmax? From a cosmetic view. Also, because of the extra lift in the front end, I've split the driver's side CV boot. This has been happening for almost 18mths/50,000km and can happen anywhere from 2km or 10,000km apart. Aaron, Hi Aaron, 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! You are right, it is quite the list of shortcomings. Aaron, Ill have to check it out but I think our Dmax is about a 2016, its a manual and has just started revving up while driving, the rev counter goes up and the motor starts over revving while just driving along, any ideas would be helpful, cheers. If I go and get one fitted and I have issues with the 10 speed trans I am worried about my warranty. 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. Regular oil changes probably would prolong it though. The first seal was done under warranty, but it was leaking when I picked it up. Might be worth considering a second hand motor too. My 2017 D -Max tray-back has done 177,000 km. They can get a good idea of the condition of the DPD fairly easily. 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. I have braced bullbar by getting scrub rails incase bullbar causing inner guard cracking. 2" IMS lift Kit installed onto a 2019 Isuzu D-MAX. It is nearly impossible to follow the 808 page manual. Thanks for the comment, and the story. Good to hear youve had a great run so far. 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. From a hardware point of view. Also, Im told that there was a mishap in the manufacturing facility where high tensile steel was stamped incorrectly for the guard panels, and used anyway. All that said, I now have 227,000km on the clock, original brakes and shoes and, believe it or not, original wiper blades (lol), although they coming close to wanting to be replaced. It works OK, but isnt as good as some other variants on the market. It will sit on 100 most of the time, but it has to work hard to do so. Camping Kettle Upgrade; no more burnt toes! In regards to the Bull Bar, Im not entirely convinced that they have any bearing on the cracking, but it certainly wont help. Please note this post is my opinion only, and its up to you to do your own, independent research. Cracks have shown on vehicles of various ages, with and without rough driving and bull bars. Some people have broken CVs with factory tyres and no lift. & have a 2009 Prado (since 2012) and a light non-offroad caravan ( tare 1450 kg, fully loaded 1800 kg) since 2018. This is caused by poor body rubbers, especially the front ones. 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. I do approx. Thanks for your delightful comment. 33 epic 4WD tracks in WA; how many have you done? (around $125) Bolt them in set on just a slight load bearing. She stated the clutch disc is completely warn and burnt out. Thanks so much for your comment, and sounds like youve had an awesome experience. You can read more about that here; Dmax leaking transfer case seal. I would get the front weighed first though, as any heavy bull bar is likely to put you over the front axle weights, especially if you have bash plates or a winch as well. I have a 2015 DMax LSX and have also purchased a new 2021 XTerrain. 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. How wrong was I ? 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. I feel that theres a lot of people who dont share the issues they have with their 4WDs, and when its put together openly and honestly it probably looks a bit daunting, but there are many other vehicles with much worse runs than this! Cheers for the comment. 4.5 years out of the first one, and weve gone for another identical one. 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. Dobinsons 1.5"-3.5" Suspension lift kit Twin Tube Shocks and rear Quick Ride Kit for 2012 and Up Isuzu DMax & Chevy Colorado. then the clutch then rack and rack ends a bent chassis and now the crank has snapped and stuffed the block. Dmax are a rubbish car as you have just pointed out in this article. Asides from that, you have purchased a vehicle that isnt doing what it should. All the best in your battle for a fair outcome I assume it starts and behaves normally? Head Office has been good and opened a case for me and contacted the dealer. 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. Early on, there were a number of Dmaxs that had rear main seals replaced under warranty. You dont hear of the good reviews, but its worth weighing it all up. Get the best deals for isuzu d-max lift kit at eBay.com. This was the SX, and base model, in automatic. Youve probably already realised that everything has its drawbacks, and you have to make a compromise somewhere. Good article! Isuzu made the diesel Gemini, a mobile smoke machine of the 70s. At 130kw at the engine, and 380NM of torque, the Dmax is not leading the market here either. Aaron, Thanks for your precise & v. comprehensive analysis. Never heard of any issues with the timing chain adjusters; what happened? 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. Donaldson 10 micron prefilter. Parts were ordered, shipped and arrived very fast. Touch wood ours has only had one alignment, and that wasnt because it needed it. Support strap of inner battery clamp to outer guard incase battery rocking causing inner guard cracking. awesome reliable vehicle. Apparently this is something all dealerships are required to check and rectify on a regular basis now. I have a 2017 d max. Gotta love how yet again another so called expert writing a blog claims something mounted to a chassis can crack the guards. Rear main seal was replaced under warranty no other problems to date . We dont have those motors over here, but the rear main isnt exactly uncommon on the 4JJ1 either, I assume theyll sort it under warranty? Have you spoken to Isuzu about 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. Would I look at alternatives? The DPF was recently replaced at no cost to us and when the vehicle had done 140,000km. Of course, theyve come about in order to meet environmental emission regulations, so they are here to stay. 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