Firstly, sorry to hear you are having issues. Doing those sort of drives it should be pristine, but maybe its not! Not to mention being lied to by Isuzu. The stereo clapped out under warranty, and the diff seal was leaking from the factory. The solution is stainless steel tie road sleaves from RR Products. Not good regarding the fuel economy either; it will be interesting to see if it improves. No wonder you got another Dmax; its awesome when you feel comfortable with a previous vehicle to just buy the next model up. Yep, were happy with Amaron. How to Fix your LLY Duramax Fuel Pressure Relief Valve (FPRV) Problem. Second issue was manual gearbox, they looked at it, told me nothing wrong while well under warranty and then of course a few months out of warranty wouldnt look at it. You can confirm this quite easily by putting it in third gear when stopped, and trying to take off. So far so good. Thanks Usually failure is from being unlucky, pushing the limits of the vehicle or poor driving practices. 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. I have a manual 2014 SX space cab. Its just bad timing! My ute is still under warranty. How come you sold the Y62? I have had the same problems with my Dmax 2018 LS the inner guard cracked but that was before i had the bullbar fitted the turbo has failed isuzu have come to the party and are covering the costs to repair my car, my car had travelled 160000 klms the dealer repeatly told my that there was no problem with the PDF until the car went into limp mode. Good to hear you are happy with it overall; hopefully it gives you years of further trouble free service! If the Prado has been reliable, and you think it will continue to be so, maybe thats not a bad option. However, they are the most common issues people face in this model range, Just bought a 2nd hand dmax. If it does what you need it to, you have the right vehicle. Donaldson 10 micron prefilter. nothing done to injectors or fuel pump. Has made the world of difference. Turbo has gone 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. Let us realise that at 110kph, we are covering 30 m/sec, relative to on coming traffic this is 60 m/sec. I also want to put on a heavy duty bull bar but I could be asking for trouble in terms of the cracking as mentioned above. 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. Sometimes Its not worth the effort though! It might pay to take it somewhere that spends more time, and charges more for a better result. 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. I cant say Im unhappy with the performance of our vehicle, but its not been perfect either. A lot of the process revolves around how good the service and mechanics are, and sadly they dont always back the product up the way they could. Am I alone with the above concerns? Catch can also approx 250ml 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! if there is any play, look to see where its coming from and replace the part. we bought a D-Max in 2013. we have had nothing but problems. and will keep an eye on the body mounts regularly. Aaron, Is anyone having issue with oil consumption? I havent heard of the U0100 and U0101 errors, but looking online it seems common across all makes and models and can be anything from a wiring fault to a dodgy fuse or communication issues. Hopefully your local dealer is helpful. Not happy. I might suggest that your comment doesnt have any facts in it either, so perhaps you should take your own advice? I've had the Dmax for nearly 5 years now, and clocked up about 77 . I attached long evap pipe for aircon to firewall with clamp to try and avoid evap failure from cracking. 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). Apart from that it has been quite good. Electric windows are about as fancy as this one gets! I also found the lane control totally unreliable. Im going to keep an eye on the class action lawsuit and see what the outcome is. 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. Will the next 4WD be a Toyota? I would say 55,000km is not how long a clutch should last for. Good to hear youve had a great run so far. Hayman Reese Xbar. Perhaps its time to retire or go back to something mechanical that you understand a bit better. Having spoken with a few gearbox guys of late the problem is now quite well known. At the 40k service the wetness was observed, they ordered in the parts and at the 50k service it was corrected. A rear diff lock makes a big difference in these, and I suspect we will end up with one down the track. Have had the EGR, TURBO, REAR SEAL x3, AIR-CONDITIONING replaced (as mentioned in the previous comments) all fine and well now. It should be under $100 on its own. Hey mate. Auckland nz here. They also indicted they knew what the problem was which is what really annoys me. 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. There are a few areas of concern that we all hear about. 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. Tom. 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. Never heard of any issues with the timing chain adjusters; what happened? 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. Maybe. I would get a locker instead of the LSD. We prefer going off-grid in national parks & free camping in the bush over caravan parks. Take care, Thanks for the comment. Machinery will take a lot of hard use but will not take abuse. Done Simpson Desert, Plenty Highway, Birdsville Track, Oodnadatta Track, Cape York, Savannah Way, Cape Tribulation Track, Fraser and Moreton Islands. 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. uses no oil blow no smoke. Ive had the Dmax for nearly 5 years now, and clocked up about 77,000km in it. The air con compressor packed up at about 200k. 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. 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. The Ute has only done 55,000kms. 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. These motors are supposed to do 500,000km without any issues according to their sales spiel. I dont actually know what the normal distance between DPD regenerations are. Turned out to be diff. They are a great vehicle. 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. Very interesting articles, Ive just about sold my Nissan y62, and was keen to buy a Isuzu MY15, July onwards, but on reading the brassed of owners, 2nd choice was 2014 hilux, but really Im just about gone full circle, GQ1988swb, non turbo, good old plugger and even spend $10,000 total recon motor, seems ok 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. From a cosmetic view. Update Ive just heard that Bannister Law is investigating the Dmax and MUX cracked inner guards. I have great respect for them. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, Many Thanks, Marion & Ian Cash. Fingers crossed. Keep bouncing the front end and youll end up in broken CV territory very quickly. I need to check mine too; thanks for the reminder. 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. Realistically, if you have a DPF you should consider it a consumable, which is a shame as they arent cheap. Sold after 30,000km. Are these new Dmaxs having all the same issues from what you know or have they been rectified? Fless. FYI, Ive been a qualified mechanical fitter for many years, so your comment is rather amusing. 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. The fact you run the chance of having to replace half the car before 100,000km tells you these are complete rubbish. If you are looking for Isuzu Dmax problems, then youve come to the right place. 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. Do you not think you could get a van under 2500kg that would tick the boxes? 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. Absolutely. On it. Do these need to be replaced under warranty or is it ok to replace them yourself. 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. (In most cases). I understand the towing capacity and power on the new model is far superior? I want to warn anyone out there considering this generation to stay well clear and Ill explain my story. No car, no loan car, and I had to go direct to Isuzu to get it approved. Not good. Very nice mate, and quite a few kms to do in 6 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 have always been interested in the dmax as I am not brand loyal either, so have seriously considered buying one. Doesnt sound like youve had a good run. awesome reliable vehicle. Our aircon just failed the other day too, so Ill add that to the list! 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. Oh, I did have the main seal issue although Isuzu didnt wait until it started leaking. Get the best deals for isuzu d-max lift kit at eBay.com. 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. Built Not Bought 827K. Roof racks; are you overloaded? 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. Of course, theyve come about in order to meet environmental emission regulations, so they are here to stay. Being the SX version (base model) our Dmax has a similar interior to that of a 15 year old vehicle, and thats OK with me. Apparently this is something all dealerships are required to check and rectify on a regular basis now. Hope we can get another 140,000 trouble free kms out of her!! 116k on the clock. 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. Given people have had inner guards crack on vehicles with heavy aftermarket bull bars, as well as the Isuzu aluminium ones and even without bull bars, I think its safe to say the bull bar doesnt cause the cracking. The systems are causing driver distraction. 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. Surely we cant be the only 2 with a 2017 Dmax that has this issue? Have you got quotes to repair it? Theres no perfect vehicle out there, and plenty of other rigs have a lot more, worse issues. Would I look at alternatives? Unhappy Jan but glad to get it out and hopefully help someone else out. Aaron, Dec 12, 2008 I have '07 classic 2500hd, installed a 6" pro comp lift kit (drop down kit). 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. Id join some of the Isuzu pages and get first hand feedback from other owners. I appreciate your response. Ive not had mine leak so far, and hope it stays that way! Ive seen your comments a few times online; youve built up quite the rig. Im almost persuaded especially as it has the canopy already. Cheers Tim from Tassie . Early on had a head gasket blow, fixed under warranty. I have a 2021 extra cab 42, 15000km from new. Regarding the statement, I can only go off what I see regularly posted, and from what mechanics have to say about them. 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. 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. If your truck has been lifted make sure the lift kit you have is a spindle style kit not a control arm drop. If you are confident that it is driven correctly, then you can push back. 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. Im told that the body mounts are too soft and wear/fail too quickly and if they arent replaced then you end up with the cracking. Have decided a new D'max and have asked for a 2 inch lift from the dealer. 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. Hi Aaron, Bulletproof, but not the greatest power house on the market. I am an Engineer with a passion for technology, however in my view the computer intervention creates dangerous situations. At 175k and 95% highway running only. I would speak to an automatic transmission specialist, and probably get an OBD2 reader to monitor the temperatures. 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. its bad when i use it to call people and they answer with their mobile its rubbish. 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). I run a e-locker in the back which is excellent. It is the pre DPF model. you should be able to jack the front end up and grab the centerlink, then shake it back and forth. Not good enough Isuzu; absolutely no leg to stand on in your defence. after 1k i serviced it and found chunks of metal in the diff. 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. Thats fantastic. All the best with whatever you decide Thanks for reading 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. Any suggestion as to the correct procedure when installing a lift kit? Sounds like youve had a bit of a rough run to start with. Camping Kettle Upgrade; no more burnt toes! 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. Its a real shame. now on over 90k kms and about 20k of that was on some pretty rough roads touring N.T. 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. Good to hear mate, and the story everyone wants to have with their vehicle. The dealer is putting in a warranty claim for us but was hesitant to say it will be accepted. 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. Thanks. Sorry to hear of your issues. The front wheel bearings keep having problems and need re-packing every couple of services. 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! Unfortunately all modern vehicles have a lot of electronics. Ive long since learned reliability and a slow journey are far better than a fast journey and not making it there! I think youll find bad points about every vehicle, and the MY15 model Dmax and MUXs are a decent vehicle. Steel bullbar, Aluminium canopy, rear battery, fridge, free wheeling hubs (my CVs will last forever!). We really appreciate the freedom that we have had to explore Australia & more recently WA in particular. Lots of people have trouble free Dmaxs too. Instead of coming back to us with answers they are saying we have voided warranty. Have recently had installed an Alphatech Superstorm piggyback computer to the ECU, including dyno tune. The Evaporator failed on the Air Conditioning Unit (our Auto Electrician says this is quite common with the Isuzu D-Max). 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. IUA flatly denies that the vehicles got substandard steel as part of supplier fraud. Touch wood ours has only had one alignment, and that wasnt because it needed it. View. 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. Aaron. EDIT this has stopped leaking, is still full and will be monitored. Early on, there were a number of Dmaxs that had rear main seals replaced under warranty. New car ownership shouldnt suffer the issues you have; not much fun! 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. 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. Sorry to hear. Customer was very happy with our service as well as BDS lift kits in getting this sorted right away. Stop vehicle, start again stuck in second gear 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. You are right, it is quite the list of shortcomings. 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