I would imagine most of the problems I listed will have been rectified. Replaced EGR under warranty, clutch at 200k, 2 transfer case actuators (water ingress),otherwise excellent. Once the car is turned off and back on the warning light disappears (traction control light) and I can drive away no problem. Hi Aaron, have bought a 2021 2wd dmax, mostly loving it . Having spoken with a few gearbox guys of late the problem is now quite well known. Set up for touring. They make great vehicles, and I'd happily own most of their range. The turbo has been replaced and the air conditioner piping replaced under warranty. If you are confident that it is driven correctly, then you can push back. Maybe. The Dmax has big shoes to fill; the Land Cruiser was a tough tourer that went just about anywhere you pointed it. 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. How did you get on finding a second hand unit? The 21 will be a giant change, but all the best with it! Good to hear youve had a great run so far. Any suggestion as to the correct procedure when installing a lift kit? Id happily drive around in an old hilux workmate instead. Hopefully its al sorted now, and you get to enjoy a few years of trouble free motoring! Our trip to Nannup was nearly cut short by a transfer case seal failure. 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. also my handsfree is fine, i have heard people complain about it but i have never had that problem in a lsu, i am beginning to think its the different unit in the sx that is the issue here. I agree that its annoying, and it shouldnt be acceptable. 3 have done in excess of 400K km all down to the driver as a driver, & not a wrecker. 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 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. Get the best deals for isuzu d-max lift kit at eBay.com. Fair enough. I also found the lane control totally unreliable. 1. We prefer going off-grid in national parks & free camping in the bush over caravan parks. It sounds like I am whining but feel people need to be made aware. 2013 Camry Atara SX, 200ks replaced park brake shoes andwell thats it! Catch can also approx 250ml Doesnt know why running rich, any ideas please, john, It shouldnt block that quickly. I hear they are quite hard to come by. Its the most reasonable explanation though, and Im sure I heard about it from someone who went to Isuzu outside of Australia. BDS 4.5" Lift Kit Fits 2011-2019 Chevy / GMC 2500HD / 3500HD Part# 719H All BDS Lift k.. More Info & Free Shipping. Any thoughts on what I should do.? A few people have had theirs replaced (and realistically they are a consumable) earlier than they should have. When the first model comes out, they often update it and correct issues in the next version. EDIT this has stopped leaking, is still full and will be monitored. The 2012 2020 Isuzu Dmaxs have a very bad habit of cracking the evaporator at the end of a rigid pipe that goes through your firewall, which releases the cooling gas, and results in you needing to have the entire dash removed, and the evaporator replaced. Thanks for your very informative site. 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. Your comment about weekly failures with the motors of Ford Rangers is false and misleading. Like you, I compared Isuzu from a grounding of Toyota engineering. I hope our D-Max goes the distance another 200,000 km is expected. I had a chuckle about your comments regarding the nut behind the wheel. Great article on the Isuzu. 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. i have the 2017 dmax sx single cab. A single cab would certainly be amazing for room! Keep bouncing the front end and youll end up in broken CV territory very quickly. Vehicle reliability is quite hard to compare; ours has seen a fair bit of off road work, but perhaps yours has too. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, Many Thanks, Marion & Ian Cash. Parts were ordered, shipped and arrived very fast. Seems they havent moved on much since. 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. I have a 2016 D-Max and having a lot of problems with all the fuses there is far to many I blew a auto transmission fuse and the reverse lights don,t work it is confusing, now I have to replace the timing chain adjuster the chain looks ok.I hope others don,t have problems and good motoring. Im sure they do deny it. It is a manual first up gear box was replaced under warranty. religious services of CASTROL full synthetic 5w30 to 300 000kms now using Nulon 10W40 diesel. The light steering. The Dmax comes with traction control and no diff lock or LSD. I understand the towing capacity and power on the new model is far superior? If your truck has been lifted make sure the lift kit you have is a spindle style kit not a control arm drop. How come you sold the Y62? Never heard of any issues with the timing chain adjusters; what happened? Some people have broken CVs with factory tyres and no lift. Driving with a cross wind is a constant battle against steering feedback. 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). Ive been looking at a DMax for a number of years now to replace my 2010 Hilux due to its limited towing capacity. The ute will be out of warranty soon, and will get a LSD as a upgrade. This has been an extremely stressful time. I will definitely now keep an eye on the four front body mounts, and will swap them for Colorado if necessary. I specifically bought the older version Dmax. Turned out to be diff. The next issue was a leak from the front differential, in the 4WD actuator assembly, and its booked to go in to be repaired. This is one of the most common Dmax lift kit problems that people experience. I have almost no savings now and after all this trying to move my family from Tennant Creek NT back to Victoria with no Air conditioning. Id recommend going back to Toyota. Dobinsons Ball Joint Spacer for Holden Colorado / Isuzu DMAX(WA21-546K) Regular . 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. Perhaps its time to retire or go back to something mechanical that you understand a bit better. Sounds like youve had a few issues! 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. Camping Kettle Upgrade; no more burnt toes! Or should I go to Toyota Hilux ? Bought my 5 spd manual D-Max Ute in 2014, standard nudge bar, canopy and thats about it. so far, i do not have problem like you wrote above. Let me know below! Here are the most common axle issues associated with small lift kits. Its just bad timing! Cheers, Emma. 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. How big they are, and how much it will affect you depends on what you want it for, and how well Isuzu did. The stereo clapped out under warranty, and the diff seal was leaking from the factory. I own a 2017 dual cab Dmax LS-U 44. More reliable than Toyota is most certainly an interesting opinion, of which a majority of those in the know would disagree with. We are taking Isuzu to VCAT and I have spent thousands of my own dollars getting an engineers report. 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. I have heard of others towing things having to replace the clutches too. All the best with whatever you decide So my consumption goes down in increments of about 5mm every 3000km from the dot below the top yellow indicator. Would i buy another one yes, would i look at anything else yes but it would need tobe really good if i decided to change. Which of your shortcomings above do you think this would resolve? MY18 SX 44 space cab chassis tourer build. Unfortunately the turbo issue is huge, and even on this very post some people are on their 4th! Ive seen a few more complaints about the DPF in Isuzu Dmax and MUX vehicles lately, as they start to get a bit older and problems rear their heads. 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. I have a 2018 DMax and have a love hate relationship. At the end of the day it really comes down to how hard you are prepare to lean on them. What do you think about dmax 2022? Have decided a new D'max and have asked for a 2 inch lift from the dealer. I could have paid the same price for a brand new one, but opted for the last of the pre DPF models. 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. Very helpful to keep in mind. 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. From what Ive heard, you are not alone in your beliefs. So let's go through why I feel this is an absolute quality bit of kit. Early on had a head gasket blow, fixed under warranty. All the best with the 2021 model; I hear they are quite the improvement. The aircon pipe that causes your evaporator to crack. This point is super scary. 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. Yep, this is a pretty well known issue. Now they are telling my mate that the amber lights on the roof could void warranty. Surely we cant be the only 2 with a 2017 Dmax that has this issue? Ironically, several of the problems we have had have been the result of aftermarket gear. It doesnt sound good at all. those kits are pretty stout, i jsut dont like the upper contol arm drop they use to acheive the given lift. Auckland nz here. In terms of engine reliability, an EGR and a DPF are not a great idea. Check this out Dmax Evaporator Failure. All the best, Don. I run a e-locker in the back which is excellent. Some 44's sport steel bull bars, winches and driving lights while keeping their tubs light and empty for recreational use. Am I alone with the above concerns? 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. 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 do approx. Thanks Paul. The new model is different in many ways, and Im sure will have its own set of problems. Still terrible you have to do that though. All the best in your battle for a fair outcome Dirty fuel had to take fuel tank out and flush it out thought about another filter. Machinery will take a lot of hard use but will not take abuse. The inner guards cracked around 90,000km. 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. So naturally I speak to Isuzu. 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. Tray of Drifta drawers as our bed base. Fingers crossed!! Code errors U0100 and U0101. 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. Built Not Bought 827K. Looks like we wont be until the vehicle is sorted. 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. Given the Dmax's don't have the best reputation for strong CV's anyway, it was asking for trouble. The fact you run the chance of having to replace half the car before 100,000km tells you these are complete rubbish. A rear diff lock makes a big difference in these, and I suspect we will end up with one down the track. Cheers I appreciate it. 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. Fridge behind passenger in cab. Usually failure is from being unlucky, pushing the limits of the vehicle or poor driving practices. 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. Superior Engineering diff drop re poor cv angles. I think the replacements on mine were about $800 including labour, and they covered it, as they should on yours as well. We have a 2018 DMax. I have a 2018 Dmax and by 10k after service its dropped to half on the dip stick, and about a third quarter of a plastic 600ml water bottle caught in catch can. Interesting about the Alphatech piggyback; Id heard of them before and might give our Dmax a tickle at some stage in the future. You are very welcome. 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. If you keep it light weight, and dont change the tyre size to anything bigger you should be able to do it all legally and reasonably well. We will have this for at least another 5 years, so lets see how it goes by the end of it. The dealer said the issue is that small that they cant get a good read on the issue and said I just have to drive it until it breaks down. You will not be able to sit on 100km/h when there are hills at all around; it just wont happen. Permalink. The hands free is the same model, and it was one of the most common complains earlier on across all models. 1. Ive had the rear differential pinion seal replaced under warranty as it was leaking, and the 4 front body mounts that were cracking and deforming. Her tone of voice when she mentioned that this kind of thing happens when one rides the clutch left me very worried that we are going to be blamed for this. Either way, a new clutch shouldnt be a hugely expensive bill, and hopefully Isuzu share some of the responsibility, Thank you Aaron, That said, our replacement 4WD from the 80 Series Land Cruiser was an Isuzu Dmax; a step in a very different direction.If you want to know how much the total build cost, you can read about it here - Dmax build cost. 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. There are three relatively inexpensive ways to solve a poorly working Duramax fuel pressure relief valve. Ive always liked them. Hi, I really enjoyed your fair and balanced assesment of the D-Max. Thanks for the comment. 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 Friends have suggested buying an Isuzu Dmax which brought me to you. Cracks have shown on vehicles of various ages, with and without rough driving and bull bars. If you are finding the DPF burns are happening much closer together, you may have a problem. The air con compressor packed up at about 200k. 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). Hopefully your local dealer is helpful. Please note most of what is raised here are also Isuzu MUX problems, which are basically a wagon version of the Dmax. Ian. Unfortunately all modern vehicles have a lot of electronics. Sure. Customer was very happy with our service as well as BDS lift kits in getting this sorted right away. FYI, Ive been a qualified mechanical fitter for many years, so your comment is rather amusing. I am an Engineer with a passion for technology, however in my view the computer intervention creates dangerous situations. For more information Visit our website https://www.dobinsonsprings.com/ Great to hear youve had such a good run from the 2010 Dmax. 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