Thats fantastic. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! You can adjust the settings, but its just terrible. Its the most reasonable explanation though, and Im sure I heard about it from someone who went to Isuzu outside of Australia. You are very welcome. I think most dealers these days are well aware of the turbo issues, and will simply listen and make a judgement call. The guards crack due to the body flexing and vibrating. Yes, they have their issues, as Ive shared, but most are relatively minor (although still unacceptable) compared to the major gearbox failures, injector replacements, DPF failures, engine failures and so forth that happen on a regular basis to other brands. Mate of mine in the industry showed me the finger spacing and the fact that the marks were under the duco. Best fuel economy at 90klms. Keep bouncing the front end and youll end up in broken CV territory very quickly. 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. For more information Visit our website https://www.dobinsonsprings.com/ They were welded back up under insurance as they thought it might have to do with an accident in 2018. I am thinking to check and change diff oil in conjunction with normal service (10,000km) just to be on the safe side. 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. The drivers door window constantly plays up, Ive had the touchscreen replaced under warranty, have switched to ARB locking diffs as I know the OE one crack it early on plus the traction control is sub standard to rely on for a modern 44. 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. The seal itself is cheap (from memory about $15) each, and doesnt take more than 30 minutes to replace. 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. 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. I bought mine mid 2016. I want to warn anyone out there considering this generation to stay well clear and Ill explain my story. The game is always changing, and theres no perfect 4WD for everyone out there. Both makes are great reliable Utes. View. Friends have suggested buying an Isuzu Dmax which brought me to you. I think youll find bad points about every vehicle, and the MY15 model Dmax and MUXs are a decent vehicle. 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! 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. you should be able to jack the front end up and grab the centerlink, then shake it back and forth. I have no issues with the safety systems, they are annoying and id rather do without but once you adjust your driving style a little bit you get used to them. The very comfortable seat. She does a mix of town and country driving and is our caravan tow vehicle. Otherwise, ask them to take it back, as its not fit for purpose. Husband bought a D-Max Single Cab 44 Tray Back. The Ute has only done 55,000kms. Some thought has gone into avoiding issues as best I can. whenever you have the extra loads in there. Am I alone with the above concerns? (EDIT all good so far!). between me and the feature in the stability control ,..was able to save it, so what can i say, it pulls like a train, and the economy could be a little better, but so far i am happy. Sure. Machinery will take a lot of hard use but will not take abuse. Stephen. It sounds like I am whining but feel people need to be made aware. I think I speak for many to say thanks for making the effort. I have a 2015 DMax LSX and have also purchased a new 2021 XTerrain. Hopefully your run so far improves! Good to hear mate, and the story everyone wants to have with their vehicle. I would suggest Pedders as an option, if you have one nearby. Seems they havent moved on much since. Aaron, Sometimes this is easy to do, but if you havent changed anything significant (especially motor/wiring/chip/OBD scanner related) I cant see how they can argue it. A well known fix is to fit colorado front rubbers as they are much more solid and reduce the vibration greatly. I wanted a solid vehicle, with vinyl floors that could be taken away with minimal fuss and relative comfort. had surging idle symptoms when my factory filter head unit started leaking. (In most cases). Looks like we wont be until the vehicle is sorted. Hi Aaron, This results in consistent performance and superior lift for your D-Max during extended use on rough roads or when tackling those dreaded corrugations that would make any other lift kit buckle. 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. Hi Aaron, Roof racks; are you overloaded? 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. A single cab would certainly be amazing for room! The Gturbo certainly does make a big difference in power. Either way it is still annoying and expensive. If it does what you need it to, you have the right vehicle. Have a 2015 MUX with 146000 ks owned from new currently having a new head gasket replacement at a cost of 5,500 not happy about that ; this car has never towed or missed a beat , out of warranty by 18 months this vehicle was regularly log book serviced after that but ISUZU say I cant prove it had coolant change when it was due, seems a poor excuse as I cant get a proper answer to how it would blow on such low ks it is a diesel 44 has anybody had similar issues , and wonder what kind of warranty Iwill get when fixed . That said, our replacement 4WD from the 80 Series Land Cruiser was an Isuzu Dmax; a step in a very different direction. I bought it from new and Ive done 125,000km now. Great looking vehicle with added creature comforts, ..but, it is turning into the worst driving experience in over 50 years of motoring. Rear main seal was replaced under warranty no other problems to date . Linds. Waste of money it was so bad. if there is any play, look to see where its coming from and replace the part. Realistically, if you have a DPF you should consider it a consumable, which is a shame as they arent cheap. I had 2 petrol v6 Toyota Utes prior to these. Have you had any issues with it? Once the car is turned off and back on the warning light disappears (traction control light) and I can drive away no problem. We prefer going off-grid in national parks & free camping in the bush over caravan parks. Fingers crossed it stays that way. after 1k i serviced it and found chunks of metal in the diff. The Dmax comes with traction control and no diff lock or LSD. 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. Weve gone with the lightest full size steel bull bar I could find, opted not to install a second battery under the bonnet (which I reckon is a daft place to put one anyway!) Some 44's sport steel bull bars, winches and driving lights while keeping their tubs light and empty for recreational use. Turbo has gone Theyve certainly proven themselves to be reliable. I also was looking for a simple, strong and reliable 4wd. 1. 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. If you still have problems with rear when loaded.over your normal weight. They not cheap. How to Fix your LLY Duramax Fuel Pressure Relief Valve (FPRV) Problem. Have you spoken to Isuzu about it? 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. I wanted more power and it certainly delivers. 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. About to attempt to get it fixed under warranty tomorrow hopefully. those kits are pretty stout, i jsut dont like the upper contol arm drop they use to acheive the given lift. Auckland nz here. The turbo has been replaced and the air conditioner piping replaced under warranty. Ive never heard of the crank snapping unless its running serious power, but I assume its all standard. Ive not had mine leak so far, and hope it stays that way! 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. 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. Our 2016 Dmax has been used all over Australia. 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. Took it out for a drive, stopped on the road and put it P then when I went to put in D it went to N and now i cant get it out of N. Its a mystery to me. 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. there should be no play. Have you got a Dmax? I had a chuckle about your comments regarding the nut behind the wheel. The solution is stainless steel tie road sleaves from RR Products. 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). so far, i do not have problem like you wrote above. If there is one thing that is a total and utter flop on my model Dmax (2012 2016) its the hands free. We tow a fair bit, (2.5tonnes) and it seems realy comfortable at aprox 95 to 100klms. Im fairly confident the first 3 seals that were installed were not done properly (pushed too far in). Ill weigh it all up again when that time comes. Any car maker that knows of a production problem yet lets cars get built & sold with so many defective diffs, front ends and gearboxes anyway is a joke. We are taking Isuzu to VCAT and I have spent thousands of my own dollars getting an engineers report. Thanks for the update. Unhappy Jan but glad to get it out and hopefully help someone else out. 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. Limit the number of short trips you do and the DPF will be much happier too. Their frequency of the issue is now 3-4x a day. I have a 2018 DMax and have a love hate relationship. I would ask on the various Dmax and MUX pages on Facebook; there is some good information shared on their from a technical perspective. I agree with the drive train sympathy. Early on had a head gasket blow, fixed under warranty. Ford dont offer a cooler and the dealer wont fit an after market one. put a 2 lift on it a bull bar, canopy and so on, it has been great. Enough D-Max and MU-X owners have experienced problems with cracks in the metal of the engine bay, that we can't ignore it as a potential watch-out. I got my Dmax a 40K service 2or3 weeks ago the fuel filter light came on about a week before service, it cost me $1400 to fix . Its a real shame. All the best with the 2021 model; I hear they are quite the improvement. Congratulations on the new to you vehicle. It is a manual first up gear box was replaced under warranty. Above all, I just want to thank you for your contribution and honesty. I might suggest you look into the types of steel used; Im told that during the manufacturing process some sheet metal was mislabelled and some of the panels that crack were made from much harder steel than they should have been, and are not a suitable material for their location and application. The stereo clapped out under warranty, and the diff seal was leaking from the factory. Code errors U0100 and U0101. 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. I assume the coolant leak was something to do with the EGR, and at least one of the oil leaks would have been a rear main? Good to hear youve had a great run so far. I have just purchased a 2008 D-Max with 200K km on it. No wonder you got another Dmax; its awesome when you feel comfortable with a previous vehicle to just buy the next model up. I will be looking at a rear locker though; might avoid the front one! 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. No issues yet at 45,000, but the turbo noise is now noticeable but not alarming. If its leaked, and is still full without being topped up it must have originally been over filled?! That, and dont hop the vehicle; as soon as it starts to bounce, stop and re-think what you are doing. The Dmax has big shoes to fill; the Land Cruiser was a tough tourer that went just about anywhere you pointed it. 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. 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. Im probably not as hard on the vehicle as most off-roaders and am therefore happy with the vehicle and not in a hurry to replace it, particularly with those pesky DPFs (DPD). Aaron, Is anyone having issue with oil consumption? Dont bother with the jokes, I have owned Rangies & Discoverys since 1983 and never found them to be any worse than the miriad of Holdens & Fords I have owned..and far more capable offroad than many of these cheap Asian twincab reproductions of a 1982 Hilux now sold. Just to chipping in with my experience. Interesting about the nolathane body mounts; have you had any issues with body cracking? This is the same with the gearbox; if it had an issue under warranty and you took it there, and they did nothing, they are still liable for the repairs. 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. 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! Will go elocker in rear one day because of known diff issues. Have you had a decent auto electrician look at it? Let me know below! Purchased new. There are a few areas of concern that we all hear about. Would I buy another Isuzu or recommend possibly not. Led. Regular oil changes probably would prolong it though. 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). Unreliable. 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. I tow a boat and sometimes a caravan. 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. Id recommend going back to Toyota. Also check to see if the drop centerlink has an forward or backward play. Ive seen a couple of front differentials blow up off road and puncture the actual diff, and a few DPF issues, but for the most part they seem to have made a significant improvement. Bluetooth hands-free phone is really poor, I just use headphones it is what it is. Dmax lift kit problems are always going to be accentuated because of this, and you need to be careful going too high. Catch can also approx 250ml Thanks. Hes running an auto locka, and installed 2 aftermarket ones, which are basically made of cheese. Have decided a new D'max and have asked for a 2 inch lift from the dealer. Fingers crossed. By law, the vehicle you purchase (and anything else too) must perform as the consumer would expect it to. 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. EDIT we had our Dmax body mounts replaced under warranty at 60,000km after the front two were showing signs of cracking and sagging badly. 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. Here are the most common axle issues associated with small lift kits. Now they are telling my mate that the amber lights on the roof could void warranty. 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. nothing done to injectors or fuel pump. I had unusual cracking noise in rear, thought to be brake lining binding up. They generally have a decent reputation, but stranger things have happened. loaded up and towing a boat. Update Ive just heard that Bannister Law is investigating the Dmax and MUX cracked inner guards. I cant wait to get rid of it. 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. I would think the leaky head unit would be the culprit. Just pondering now how I take advantage of any warranty claim, without there being a glaring fault. Isuzu are certainly not perfect, but their 4JJ1 motor is well known to be one of the best common rail diesels out there. Bulletproof, but not the greatest power house on the market. I believe the hardfacing was not done well on many of the differentials. A rear diff lock makes a big difference in these, and I suspect we will end up with one down the track. The front end is total crap and after putting a lokka in the front, I broke 3 CVs and finally the whole front diff (https://youtu.be/-YDLrn1trEs). then the clutch then rack and rack ends a bent chassis and now the crank has snapped and stuffed the block. 401 000kms. 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. They knocked back the warranty claim saying it was from my cord Bullbar. I attached long evap pipe for aircon to firewall with clamp to try and avoid evap failure from cracking. 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. 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. This has been happening for almost 18mths/50,000km and can happen anywhere from 2km or 10,000km apart. More reliable than Toyota is most certainly an interesting opinion, of which a majority of those in the know would disagree with. A lot of people dont do this. I would be too! I agree that its annoying, and it shouldnt be acceptable. How wrong was I ? Got into a 2019 dmax and am at 29,000 km turbo going on this one aswell, starting the nice siren noise. Ive heard of the compressors failing, but the alternator and crank battery says something isnt right with your battery setup. 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! Thanks for the comment, and the chuckles. This is my second dmax (MY2019), after my 2010 gave me 200,000km with pretty close to zero headaches. 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. Still terrible you have to do that though. Aaron. Superior Engineering diff drop re poor cv angles. EDIT this has stopped leaking, is still full and will be monitored. From a hardware point of view. When the first model comes out, they often update it and correct issues in the next version. I would imagine most of the problems I listed will have been rectified. I have a 2020 everest that I bought to tow a 2.6t van. Have sleeves to place on tie rod ends that are weak. & have a 2009 Prado (since 2012) and a light non-offroad caravan ( tare 1450 kg, fully loaded 1800 kg) since 2018. Shower awning. Unfortunately its not the first time Ive heard this, but they seem to be far and few between. Often they snap in the worse possible position on a track. Sold after 30,000km. 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. 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? Headlights are very poor and there is no genuine option yet. As a passenger, a fast thoughtless driver off road is a precursor for head & back aches. I havent experienced them all, but am completely honest about revealing anything that has gone wrong. Like all Toyotas they are as reliable as Sunrise. Flipped it over like directions say but now the steering tie rods rub the sway bar enough to tear the rubber boots. It is the most poorly built car i have ever owned. You can get an LSD. 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 A number of Dmaxs and MUXs (Ive seen about 200 online) end up with the inner guard cracking, above the front wheels. 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. Sometimes their owners will acknowledge it, but more often than not they dont! You will not be able to sit on 100km/h when there are hills at all around; it just wont happen. Sounds rough. set of nolathane cab mounts fixed this. Rough run mate. TJM bullbar and winch, side rails and side steps. The hands free is the same model, and it was one of the most common complains earlier on across all models. 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. Nil issues. 28,000 ks only on her though. Might as well buy a 1984 Lada Niva. Had a 2017 dmax that was a friday built ute. Of course, you can rip the dash out and replace the head unit, which is what we will be doing soon. I have great respect for them. 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. 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 a pr of Ironman Half Leaf springs for rear. Ive seen a few cases of this, but again know plenty of people who give them a lot of work and have never had a problem (and neither have I). Touch wood, Ive had no issues with bigger tyres and a 30mm lift kit, but I drive it as carefully as possible and have installed a diff drop kit. Unfortunately, was to late, crown wheel and pinion not healthy. MY18 SX 44 space cab chassis tourer build. I just share my experiences so others can use them to make their own choices. 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. Luckily my previous insurer involved with the initial repair paid me a cash settlement of $10k to pay for the repairs luckily. How come you sold the Y62? Only you can answer that! All the best, Don. 4.5 years out of the first one, and weve gone for another identical one. Sorry to hear you are having a bad run. 3. It might pay to take it somewhere that spends more time, and charges more for a better result. I have a 2012 (start of the batch in the article) starting from new and with 315,000km on it now, doing a combination of on/off road. I have read of a surprising number of Dmaxs with rear differentials that have failed before 80,000km. Its actually getting quite hard to get second hand ones now because of this. 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. We will have this for at least another 5 years, so lets see how it goes by the end of it. I wouldnt say its pathetic, especially seeing as a huge number of people have no issues with them. If you want to know how much the total build cost, you can read about it here Dmax build cost. 33 epic 4WD tracks in WA; how many have you done? Keep us updated with the dash cam footage, and how Isuzu react. My dmax is covered in dents from sticks and twigs and it makes me laugh because the sales moto is built tough.. 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. Cheap quality, nasty interior and poor performance. The Evaporator failed on the Air Conditioning Unit (our Auto Electrician says this is quite common with the Isuzu D-Max). 2020 dmax 1.9L rz4e less than 5,000km on the clock, the rear main seal is leaking. No one will know for sure without a few more kms being put on them. At 175k and 95% highway running only. What are your thoughts on the 2016 Dmax MY15.5 extra cab for towing 2500kg caravan? 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 might suggest that your comment doesnt have any facts in it either, so perhaps you should take your own advice?

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