They can get a good idea of the condition of the DPD fairly easily. Interesting! How big they are, and how much it will affect you depends on what you want it for, and how well Isuzu did. Looks like we wont be until the vehicle is sorted. Our Dmax had the aircon fail just recently, and cost $1400 to be fixed (which I did get covered by warranty). I havent experienced them all, but am completely honest about revealing anything that has gone wrong. At this stage Im having it done at Isuzu Pakenham. 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. Camping Kettle Upgrade; no more burnt toes! Hi Aaron, great reading from people that know and understand. All the best with whatever you decide Great economy, does what you need it to and no issues! Customer in need of Parts for lift kit. 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. 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. Mine seems to catch around 250ml per 10k but doesnt seem to drop much on the dipstick. 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. its bad when i use it to call people and they answer with their mobile its rubbish. I test drove a manual with my heart set on buying one but the lag was even worse. Mate of mine in the industry showed me the finger spacing and the fact that the marks were under the duco. Purchased new. This seems to stem from vehicles that spend a lot of time on rough roads, have heavy bull bars and winches mounted and that stick out a long way. Re the cracks It might pay to take it somewhere that spends more time, and charges more for a better result. 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. Last week we got our hands on Shaun from 4WD Action's brand new 2021 D-MAX to check out the suspension and see what needed improving. Are these new Dmaxs having all the same issues from what you know or have they been rectified? Dmax lift kit problems are always going to be accentuated because of this, and you need to be careful going too high. 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! Im fairly confident the first 3 seals that were installed were not done properly (pushed too far in). Doesnt sound like youve had a good run. casting looks very strange almost all the teeth where missing chunks and the cast looked flakey. We are taking Isuzu to VCAT and I have spent thousands of my own dollars getting an engineers report. Hi Aaron, I have read of a surprising number of Dmaxs with rear differentials that have failed before 80,000km. Early on had a head gasket blow, fixed under warranty. Bog standard too. We have a 2018 DMax. Sounds like you bought one for the same reason as me. Also, because of the extra lift in the front end, I've split the driver's side CV boot. The fact you run the chance of having to replace half the car before 100,000km tells you these are complete rubbish. Not sure if you are implying our Dmax has been abused, but it certainly hasnt. Sorry to hear of your experience. Are you looking at the figures after each alignment? 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. I would be too! Get a pr of Ironman Half Leaf springs for rear. Fair enough. Have you been towing a trailer by any chance? Done Simpson Desert, Plenty Highway, Birdsville Track, Oodnadatta Track, Cape York, Savannah Way, Cape Tribulation Track, Fraser and Moreton Islands. 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. If this post comes across as saying the Dmaxs are not a good vehicle, I apologise. DIY LIFT KIT INSTALL SECRETS! Both of these are mounted to the chassis. If your dealer is close Id be asking them about it and getting it done, so you dont have issues with cracked guards in the future. It will be interesting to see where Bannister Law takes this. Youd be much better off with a proper locker, like the ARB, or Electric locker from Harrop. Hey mate. No towing. 33 epic 4WD tracks in WA; how many have you done? Have sleeves to place on tie rod ends that are weak. Really disappointed and I hope this post saves at least one other person from this fate. The hands free is the same model, and it was one of the most common complains earlier on across all models. I overheard an employee at the Isuzu dealer mention to one of their colleagues that they had heard it happen to (x) family twice. I agree that its annoying, and it shouldnt be acceptable. 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. Fingers crossed. Thanks. Theres no perfect vehicle out there, and plenty of other rigs have a lot more, worse issues. Cheers. Ive not had mine leak so far, and hope it stays that way! Isuzu made the diesel Gemini, a mobile smoke machine of the 70s. Gotta love how yet again another so called expert writing a blog claims something mounted to a chassis can crack the guards. 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. I assume its auto? But the car is so poorly built i wouldnt be surprised if theres a hole in the reservoir somewhere. Sounds like youve had a bit of a rough run to start with. Bulletproof, but not the greatest power house on the market. You will not be able to sit on 100km/h when there are hills at all around; it just wont happen. Have you got quotes to repair it? At 130kw at the engine, and 380NM of torque, the Dmax is not leading the market here either. 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. So naturally I speak to Isuzu. Early on, there were a number of Dmaxs that had rear main seals replaced under warranty. Our trip to Nannup was nearly cut short by a transfer case seal failure. Good to hear its treating you well. This is one of the most common Dmax lift kit problems that people experience. Maybe look at almost anything else. She does a mix of town and country driving and is our caravan tow vehicle. 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. Keep an eye on the body mounts; they are the primary cause of the body cracking issues. & have a 2009 Prado (since 2012) and a light non-offroad caravan ( tare 1450 kg, fully loaded 1800 kg) since 2018. (EDIT all good so far!). 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. nothing done to injectors or fuel pump. All the best, Don. Parts were ordered, shipped and arrived very fast. put a 2 lift on it a bull bar, canopy and so on, it has been great. 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 do not know how someone could justify spending 70K on an X Terrain these days and be happy departing this that amount of cash. The ute will be out of warranty soon, and will get a LSD as a upgrade. Have you had a decent auto electrician look at it? Mark. 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. Any useful feedback from them? Ken. https://youtu.be/-YDLrn1trEs. 2nd battery behind driver in cab. One more thing i am looking to do is put a LSD in it. Keep us updated with the dash cam footage, and how Isuzu react. Best fuel economy at 90klms. 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 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. Dec 12, 2008 I have '07 classic 2500hd, installed a 6" pro comp lift kit (drop down kit). It is the most poorly built car i have ever owned. 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. Unhappy Jan but glad to get it out and hopefully help someone else out. Cheers for the comment. 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. They generally have a decent reputation, but stranger things have happened. I had 2 petrol v6 Toyota Utes prior to these. Just collected my 2019 MUX from the dealer after returning it on a tow truck! Not good. If it doesnt, the clutch is slipping and you probably need a new one. hands free sucks so bad. Very helpful to keep in mind. Our 4x4 lift kits are designed to lift your D-Max to the legal maximum height, allowing for bigger and tougher tyres with greater clearance. I believe the hardfacing was not done correctly on these, which is why they chew out. Had a 2017 dmax that was a friday built ute. The Hilux is also a good vehicle, and as long as you keep on top of the injectors they are a great motor. 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. Sorry to hear you are having a bad run. I was told that the robot applying the sealant to the seal was missing a small portion of the seal for a huge number of vehicles. We purchased with intentions off travel due to work commitments we have not done much. Recently purchased a Cx space cab trading in a 2016 model, the new vehicle is causing major problems related to the sensors breaking at shadows on the road travelling at speed o the highway. But without a doubt my favorite thing about the car is Are you familiar with this issue as my local mechanic has the same issue with their RACV call out vehicle. But. Over the previous 20 years I have had 3 x Jackaroos (the last being a Diesel). 2. 3 have done in excess of 400K km all down to the driver as a driver, & not a wrecker. Thanks for your delightful comment. If you want to know how much the total build cost, you can read about it here Dmax build cost. 28,000 ks only on her though. 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. BDS 4.5" Lift Kit Fits 2011-2019 Chevy / GMC 2500HD / 3500HD Part# 719H All BDS Lift k.. More Info & Free Shipping. Interesting about the Alphatech piggyback; Id heard of them before and might give our Dmax a tickle at some stage in the future. I understand the towing capacity and power on the new model is far superior? Hi, As a passenger, a fast thoughtless driver off road is a precursor for head & back aches. Beyond the above though, these are solid vehicles. Dobinsons 1.5"-3.5" Suspension lift kit Twin Tube Shocks and rear Quick Ride Kit for 2012 and Up Isuzu DMax & Chevy Colorado. If you go through your manual, youll find fitting an LSD is not legal on these as they interfere with the electronic stability control. 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). At only 5 years old it has not lived up to reasonable expectation and should be done free of charge. Like you, I compared Isuzu from a grounding of Toyota engineering. I need to check mine too; thanks for the reminder. Absolutely. Yep, this is a pretty well known issue. How many kms has it done? awesome reliable vehicle. From a hardware point of view. (thank God for Holdens demise, and welcome in the MUX). There are three relatively inexpensive ways to solve a poorly working Duramax fuel pressure relief valve. I have a manual 2014 SX space cab. Sounds rough. I also was looking for a simple, strong and reliable 4wd. On thing i did do and am blown away with, is a new Gturbo fitted, not because the factory one was playing up. 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. I have a 2010 Dmax which I bought new. The air con compressor packed up at about 200k. All the best with the 2021 model; I hear they are quite the improvement. Our latest issue was the aircon failure, which resulted in the evaporator being replaced for about $1400. The front can only flex through it's design range anyway. I literally would have had to lift the paint, make the mark and then respray. All fibres are worn off. We can only assure them we dont ride the clutch. I tow a boat and sometimes a caravan. Hopefully your local dealer is helpful. 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. Maybe Ive just been lucky, but I love it! loaded up and towing a boat. Waste of money it was so bad. 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. For more information Visit our website https://www.dobinsonsprings.com/ Like you did for your D Max I wanted a trans cooler. I've been a Toyota fan for a long time. Roof racks; are you overloaded? They are a bit agricultural, truck like if you will, and thats exactly what a select portion of the market wants. I wanted more power and it certainly delivers. Limit the number of short trips you do and the DPF will be much happier too. Then it sits in 5th locked doing 60kms/hr so little acceleration and then give it a little bit more and it takes off instead of calmly accelerating. Ill weigh it all up again when that time comes. Otherwise, ask them to take it back, as its not fit for purpose. Youve had a rough start to what should have been a great experience. The front wheel bearings keep having problems and need re-packing every couple of services. Aaron, Thanks for your precise & v. comprehensive analysis. Now sitting on 165k and the vehicle is awesome. You might already know that cars and vans are super expensive and have long lead times right now. 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. It fills its own windscreen wiper reservoir up when it rains. I have just purchased a 2008 D-Max with 200K km on it. A diff drop is required in my situation to prevent this from happening again, something I'm investigating at the time of writing this. The old Jackaroos were a fantastic vehicle, and you are right; Isuzu know how to make a vehicle. 1. 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. Cheers, Emma. 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 takes more than a cover version of a Fleetwood Mac song to build a tough 4WD. 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. I would get a locker instead of the LSD. I just share my experiences so others can use them to make their own choices. I have a 2015 Dmax 160k on the clock, I have been towing a 3t caravan since I purchased the ute. 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. 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. 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. I dont actually know what the normal distance between DPD regenerations are. The Dmax has big shoes to fill; the Land Cruiser was a tough tourer that went just about anywhere you pointed it. Turned out to be diff. Doesnt know why running rich, any ideas please, john, It shouldnt block that quickly. 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. Thanks for the comment, and the chuckles. Hopefully its al sorted now, and you get to enjoy a few years of trouble free motoring! 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. Hopefully your run so far improves! 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!! I have a love affair for the Isuzu because its frugal on fuel and reliable to the max. I have just noticed that my front body mount rubbers have cracked. Thanks for the comment. Im looking at the brand new 2020 model. 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). In terms of the dual cab Utes on the market today, the Dmax is one of the best in terms of reliability. Has anyone else had this problem? 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. 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. 1. Our Research and Development team extensively examined the vehicle and took note of the comparisons between the old D-MAX and the '21 D-MAX. This last one they slightly over filled onto the yellow so when I took it back it was down to the full dot and they said it hadnt used and is fine then wanted to close the case until I said no and did another 3000km and its dropped 5mm from the dot. It sounds like I am whining but feel people need to be made aware. I know of one diesel car that was fitted with two electric pumps; one in the tank and one in the engine compartment. Our aircon just failed the other day too, so Ill add that to the list! Above all, I just want to thank you for your contribution and honesty. Its not that I dont like them, I just prefer Range Rovers. Permalink. Will go elocker in rear one day because of known diff issues. This was the SX, and base model, in automatic. I have a spare CV. 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. Cheers All good but smoke just visible, 12 months later manifold blocked again . A single cab would certainly be amazing for room! Cheers David. At 65,000ks The only two faults that I have had with the D-Max is the evaporator leaked, and was replaced under warranty, and the open diff is a royal P.I.T.A. I have a 2017 d max. Hope we can get another 140,000 trouble free kms out of her!! I could have paid the same price for a brand new one, but opted for the last of the pre DPF models. This warranty is against any manufacturer defects, premature wear or breakage. Ive never really had much to do with them, but always appreciate comments from all walks of life, and youve certainly done a comprehensive job listing them down. All the best with your new vehicle! Given the Dmax's don't have the best reputation for strong CV's anyway, it was asking for trouble. 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 DPF was recently replaced at no cost to us and when the vehicle had done 140,000km. Never heard of any issues with the timing chain adjusters; what happened? Steel bullbar, Aluminium canopy, rear battery, fridge, free wheeling hubs (my CVs will last forever!). To be fair, there are more on the road too, so its somewhat expected. I pointed out that the GVM upgrade was done in Nov 2019 after the initial cracks. 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. Superior Engineering diff drop re poor cv angles. Unfortunately the turbo issue is huge, and even on this very post some people are on their 4th! They make great vehicles, and I'd happily own most of their range. uses no oil blow no smoke. Thanks for reading There are no consistency to cause the error. You can ring Isuzu directly and speak to them; it might be worth doing that. Hi Aaron I would ask on the various Dmax and MUX pages on Facebook; there is some good information shared on their from a technical perspective. 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! Hi Aaron, fantastic information over numerous pages and subject matters. Let us realise that at 110kph, we are covering 30 m/sec, relative to on coming traffic this is 60 m/sec. Karen and Tony McAlister. They are a great vehicle. Saying that guards are cracking due to bullbars and winches shows how little you really know. Dmax Store | . Were going on the big lap. 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. 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