I have just purchased a 2008 D-Max with 200K km on it. We are taking Isuzu to VCAT and I have spent thousands of my own dollars getting an engineers report. Neither I or insurance at the time knew it was a common issue. Code errors U0100 and U0101. Sorry to hear. Do you not think you could get a van under 2500kg that would tick the boxes? Engine failures in the Rangers have been very common. Consistently returning 8.4l/km (not towing of course) and if I take my racks off, that usually drops below 8. Take care, 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). 4WDs are incredible expensive now, but is a bit extra worth paying for something newer/less kilometres? Saying that guards are cracking due to bullbars and winches shows how little you really know. View. Led. What are your thoughts on the 2016 Dmax MY15.5 extra cab for towing 2500kg caravan? Please note most of what is raised here are also Isuzu MUX problems, which are basically a wagon version of the Dmax. Factory internal wiring is horribly put together, bonnets wobbles because the metal is so thin, i can visibly see the cab move and stretch where the doors mount to the cab, i would not be surprised if the door rips out of the frame one day, fancy looking l.e.d lights arent that crash hot, i periodically smell oil fumes in the cabin even when the A/C is on recirculate. Now they are telling my mate that the amber lights on the roof could void warranty. If you are looking for Isuzu Dmax problems, then youve come to the right place. I have a 2021 extra cab 42, 15000km from new. At the 40k service the wetness was observed, they ordered in the parts and at the 50k service it was corrected. You can replace them yourself, but it will be at your cost, and then Isuzu doesnt get the feedback that they really need. Ive had numerous problems with mine so got rid of it. New car ownership shouldnt suffer the issues you have; not much fun! It is our on-farm vehicle. 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. nothing done to injectors or fuel pump. I run a e-locker in the back which is excellent. Still terrible you have to do that though. Maybe. The three FPRV fixes are installing a FPRV shim kit, replacing your FPRV with a race fuel valve, or replacing your FPRV with another OEM FPRV. if there is any play, look to see where its coming from and replace the part. I might suggest that your comment doesnt have any facts in it either, so perhaps you should take your own advice? Ive had the Dmax for nearly 5 years now, and clocked up about 77,000km in it. Driving with a cross wind is a constant battle against steering feedback. You dont hear of the good reviews, but its worth weighing it all up. I dont know how many of these have been covered by warranty, but often by the time you reach those sort of kilometres the warranty is long gone. I change the auto oil ever 30 to 40k and had a cooler fitted. Mine will be getting checked shortly with a camera through the oil fill hole, and I wouldnt be surprised to see damage. You are very welcome. Now sitting on 165k and the vehicle is awesome. 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 join some of the Isuzu pages and get first hand feedback from other owners. 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). We really appreciate the freedom that we have had to explore Australia & more recently WA in particular. We are looking for a very small no frills hard top caravan (not interested in shower, washing machine, microwave). 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. However, they are the most common issues people face in this model range, Just bought a 2nd hand dmax. What a truly terrible experience that Im sure has put you off buying another Isuzu. Sounds like you bought one for the same reason as me. Lucky its still under waranty. Karen and Tony McAlister. Feel free to contact me as theres more to the story I just cant fit it and Im probably boring everyone to death! I wanted more power and it certainly delivers. Hi Aaron Am I alone with the above concerns? They won't affect normal working then. and will keep an eye on the body mounts regularly. I am hoping this is a simple fix. This is my second dmax (MY2019), after my 2010 gave me 200,000km with pretty close to zero headaches. 1. I test drove a manual with my heart set on buying one but the lag was even worse. Would I buy another Isuzu or recommend possibly not. 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. Like you, I compared Isuzu from a grounding of Toyota engineering. I also was looking for a simple, strong and reliable 4wd. In my opinion they sound desperate to get rid of us. If you are loading it up or changing tyre sizes it will struggle, and potentially have issues with overloading. 33 epic 4WD tracks in WA; how many have you done? 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. 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. 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! we bought a D-Max in 2013. we have had nothing but problems. Ive been a Toyota fan for a long time. A rear diff lock makes a big difference in these, and I suspect we will end up with one down the track. Im all for improving safety, but it sounds like Isuzu havent quite got this right. 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. 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. Regards. 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). Hi This is because the tie rods on the steering rack are not very strong, and have a habit of bending/breaking. I think I speak for many to say thanks for making the effort. hands free sucks so bad. Fingers crossed it stays that way. Support strap of inner battery clamp to outer guard incase battery rocking causing inner guard cracking. Catchcan from Flashlube. Re the cracks 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. Has anyone else had this problem? 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. Often they snap in the worse possible position on a track. 2. Any useful feedback from them? 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? They then said the car has too many modifications including lockers (their words) and that Pedders re-manufactured my vechicle and to take it up with them. Emergency brakes are applied prematurely. I wouldnt say its pathetic, especially seeing as a huge number of people have no issues with them. The fuel consumption is 10/100 klm on a 1000 klm trip where my old one got 7.7/100 and when I complained they said it wasnt run in , my old one got 7.7 at 5000klm so thats bs and they were unable to replicate the electronic sensor problems so I have installed a dash cam to record the actions as this feature has the potential to cause a major accident with the vehicle doing unexpected things. Turbo has gone The 21 will be a giant change, but all the best with it! I tow a boat and sometimes a caravan. Excellent choice. I have always been interested in the dmax as I am not brand loyal either, so have seriously considered buying one. 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. 3. I couldnt care less about chrome bits, fancy dash boards, leather seats, lights that come on when you unlock the car and the long list of other things that some people find important. Isuzu keep trying to say this is with in normal spec and I have done this 3000km test 4 or 5 times now. You comments re the Bushman fridge are spot on. 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. 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. You can ring Isuzu directly and speak to them; it might be worth doing that. The only things i like about this car are Hes running an auto locka, and installed 2 aftermarket ones, which are basically made of cheese. 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. What oil are you running? This has been an extremely stressful time. religious services of CASTROL full synthetic 5w30 to 300 000kms now using Nulon 10W40 diesel. They make great vehicles, and Id happily own most of their range. I just share my experiences so others can use them to make their own choices. I wouldnt mind so much if I didnt depend on my vehicle for work and for the long weekend trips into Central NSW to visit family. Ive always liked them. One more thing i am looking to do is put a LSD in it. 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. (EDIT all good so far!). I would speak to your local dealer, and if you have no luck with them, consider trying Isuzu Ute Australia head office on 07 3151 5888. Very helpful to keep in mind. Have you got quotes to repair it? Maybe 2023 I will have it back (on the upside, I have learnt that public transport isnt as bad as I thought). So, now going for 2nd hand centre and if no issues will do the locker at a later date. The 4JJ engine is widely regarded as one of the best on the market today, and is used in a wide range of applications from light trucks through to the Dmax and BT50, boat motors and you can even get conversion kits to put them into Patrols now. Got into a 2019 dmax and am at 29,000 km turbo going on this one aswell, starting the nice siren noise. They knocked back the warranty claim saying it was from my cord Bullbar. Not sure if you are implying our Dmax has been abused, but it certainly hasnt. We will have this for at least another 5 years, so lets see how it goes by the end of it. Regarding the statement, I can only go off what I see regularly posted, and from what mechanics have to say about them. If its leaked, and is still full without being topped up it must have originally been over filled?! Camping Kettle Upgrade; no more burnt toes! I have heard of others towing things having to replace the clutches too. Doing those sort of drives it should be pristine, but maybe its not! From what Ive heard, you are not alone in your beliefs. Replaced EGR under warranty, clutch at 200k, 2 transfer case actuators (water ingress),otherwise excellent. In terms of the dual cab Utes on the market today, the Dmax is one of the best in terms of reliability. I must say I am worried about mine cracking too, and have been keeping a keen eye on it. At the end of the day it really comes down to how hard you are prepare to lean on them. I believe their has been a firmware update for the safety side of things on the BT50/Dmax which makes it react a little less harshly, and Ive heard good things about it so far. All fibres are worn off. We can only assure them we dont ride the clutch. Mate of mine in the industry showed me the finger spacing and the fact that the marks were under the duco. I have a 2020 everest that I bought to tow a 2.6t van. I have a 2018 DMAX dual cab 44 with a full Isuzu dealer service history, Turbo went at 1600km (yes, 1600), with a month to repair under warranty (and 3 visits to the dealer to collect additional details to authorise the warranty BUT at least I could still drive it). You can get similar results with a good remap too, and the factory turbo. Dirty fuel had to take fuel tank out and flush it out thought about another filter. I had a chuckle about your comments regarding the nut behind the wheel. But the car is so poorly built i wouldnt be surprised if theres a hole in the reservoir somewhere. If I go and get one fitted and I have issues with the 10 speed trans I am worried about my warranty. Each vehicle is set up differently, with different weights in different areas. How big they are, and how much it will affect you depends on what you want it for, and how well Isuzu did. Again, this happens when you are 4WDing and giving it a bit too much. Weve just recently gone and bought a Lifestyle Reconn R2 Hypercamper which is about 2.3 tonnes loaded and you really notice it! I do approx. Stephen. Over the previous 20 years I have had 3 x Jackaroos (the last being a Diesel). If you have had DPF issues, Bannister Law is looking into it! Ive also bent sway bar links and have replaced them with performance ones. Just collected my 2019 MUX from the dealer after returning it on a tow truck! If you still have problems with rear when loaded.over your normal weight. I ended up getting towed home, luckily it was only about 5 k`s. Ill weigh it all up again when that time comes. A single cab would certainly be amazing for room! 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. You are right, it is quite the list of shortcomings. 3 have done in excess of 400K km all down to the driver as a driver, & not a wrecker. Oil is cheap. Might as well buy a 1984 Lada Niva. If it stalls, you might be OK. You will not be able to sit on 100km/h when there are hills at all around; it just wont happen. 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. The dealer is putting in a warranty claim for us but was hesitant to say it will be accepted. 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 would suggest Pedders as an option, if you have one nearby. That said, our replacement 4WD from the 80 Series Land Cruiser was an Isuzu Dmax; a step in a very different direction. Thanks for the article; your stuff is really informative. However YES that hands-free microphone for the phone is absolutely hopeless! Thanks for the update. I have read of a surprising number of Dmaxs with rear differentials that have failed before 80,000km. Fingers crossed!! put a 2 lift on it a bull bar, canopy and so on, it has been great. Why, When and How! Do these need to be replaced under warranty or is it ok to replace them yourself. I have never owned a Toyota 4WD and wont ever. Aaron, Thanks for your precise & v. comprehensive analysis. Harry. No one will know for sure without a few more kms being put on them. They are a great vehicle, with a solid foundation, great engine and reputable gearbox (if you get the auto) and good quality gear used overall. love the 2550 tray. 1. Zero problems. Interesting! 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 Thanks for your very informative site. It works OK, but isnt as good as some other variants on the market. On thing i did do and am blown away with, is a new Gturbo fitted, not because the factory one was playing up. Hopefully your Hilux keeps going strong; they seem to be reasonable asides from the well known issues, I have a 2010 Colorado 3l with around 140k, started running rough, mechanic thought was injectors, fitted new ones, didnt fix, found inlet manifold clogged so acid bathed manifold. What facts can you back that up with? How to Fix your LLY Duramax Fuel Pressure Relief Valve (FPRV) Problem. 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. All that said, I take on board the comments re the inner guard issue as this is not the first report of the issue that I have heard, and I will ensure this is inspected at the 230k service. Id never buy another Dmax, what a total piece of garbage! The Gturbo certainly does make a big difference in power. This is one of the most common Dmax lift kit problems that people experience. Your review seems to bear this out. Dec 12, 2008 I have '07 classic 2500hd, installed a 6" pro comp lift kit (drop down kit). During low speed acceleration the car takes 0.5 seconds to decide what to do, then an added 0.5 seconds of low end lag then a surge of power which makes low speed driveability not very enjoyable. 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. We purchased with intentions off travel due to work commitments we have not done much. Only after add ons are towbar, bullbar, roof rack and Peddlers suspension. That is a shocking story, and one that you should be rightfully upset about. Either way, its a massive shortfall on Isuzus part with no real fix. What do you think about dmax 2022? Id recommend going back to Toyota. Every bloke I know who had a D max hated it and said the same thing. Ive got a 2017 duel cab 44 Dmax. 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 2021 Isuzu D-MAX has arrived, and Fulcrum are getting ready to offer it some serious upgrades to ensure your 4WD has the ultimate ride! A well known fix is to fit colorado front rubbers as they are much more solid and reduce the vibration greatly. She stated the clutch disc is completely warn and burnt out. Would I look at alternatives? Getting anything from overseas is a disaster at the moment, and Isuzu will be caught up in it like everyone else. That, and dont hop the vehicle; as soon as it starts to bounce, stop and re-think what you are doing. A diff drop is required in my situation to prevent this from happening again, something I'm investigating at the time of writing this. Sorry to hear. Sold after 30,000km. They arent perfect, but we are actually happy with ours overall. 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. Purchased new. 7,446 Answers. I wanted a solid vehicle, with vinyl floors that could be taken away with minimal fuss and relative comfort.