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. Keep us updated with the dash cam footage, and how Isuzu react. I believe the hardfacing was not done well on many of the differentials. Their frequency of the issue is now 3-4x a day. I havent experienced them all, but am completely honest about revealing anything that has gone wrong. Here are the most common axle issues associated with small lift kits. Dmax are a rubbish car as you have just pointed out in this article. Isuzu says we have to take it to the nearest dealer which is over 400klms away. If you are loading it up or changing tyre sizes it will struggle, and potentially have issues with overloading. I wanted more power and it certainly delivers. Flipped it over like directions say but now the steering tie rods rub the sway bar enough to tear the rubber boots. Not overly happy about this. Apart from the steering and brake overrides, the trip computer is cluttered with information and the navigator constantly needs screen intervention. There will be wear and tear on other items as well though, but if its done a lot of long distance driving and less 4WDing it might be limited. Theyve certainly proven themselves to be reliable. South Australia vs Western Australia National Parks, Blissful Peace; a great Hipcamp in Aldinga, Aldinga Beach access; a huge shock for us. 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. In fact they are more reliable than Toyotas. I've been a Toyota fan for a long time. 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. you should be able to jack the front end up and grab the centerlink, then shake it back and forth. Weve also fitted a transmission cooler to care for our Automatic Transmission, after the temperatures were getting a bit too hot for my happiness, but this is not uncommon for a lot of new 4WDs that are working hard. Really disappointed and I hope this post saves at least one other person from this fate. Do you know the capacity? 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. Feel like I need to move away from dealership services so I can actually speak to a mechanic and not read a technician report! I have great respect for them. So, I noticed at 115,000km the cracks are back. If it does what you need it to, you have the right vehicle. there should be no play. Have you had any issues with it? Interesting! 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. Dmax Store | . Our trip to Nannup was nearly cut short by a transfer case seal failure. 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. If you want a Ute that has all the bells and whistles, a Dmax is not it. Lovells GVM GCM upgrade. Re the cracks Whos doing the alignments? However YES that hands-free microphone for the phone is absolutely hopeless! If you have had DPF issues, Bannister Law is looking into it! loaded up and towing a boat. 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. Dobinsons rear shocks for Colorado RG 2012-On, Colorado 7, Isuzu D-max 2nd Gen, Triton L200 05-on(GS43-801) . Consistently returning 8.4l/km (not towing of course) and if I take my racks off, that usually drops below 8. Like you, I compared Isuzu from a grounding of Toyota engineering. 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 Great turning circle for a ute. 17 months old, 65,000km -traction control and engine light come on, wont change up to 4th gear, same in seq shift! 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. The seal itself is cheap (from memory about $15) each, and doesnt take more than 30 minutes to replace. Im told that the new evaporators being fitted are a different design, but there are a number of people who are onto their 4th evaporator, which is pretty poor. 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. Bog standard too. 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. Emergency brakes are applied prematurely. If they say its out of warranty, I would argue that 5 years is not a reasonable life span especially when its a known problem, and despite it being out of warranty it should be covered. 401 000kms. Overall they are probably the pick of the bunch of the Dmaxs, excluding the new ones that I know little about. I asked my local dealer about this and they were about as helpful as you would expect. 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 reckon it will do you proud for a few more years yet! Tray of Drifta drawers as our bed base. Given the Dmax's don't have the best reputation for strong CV's anyway, it was asking for trouble. They make great vehicles, and I'd happily own most of their range. Otherwise, you cant go too wrong with the Dmaxs, if you set them up well, maintain them properly and keep an eye out for the common faults. Just keep pushing. A rear diff lock makes a big difference in these, and I suspect we will end up with one down the track. What has Isuzu had to say about it? Ill be driving along and just go into limp mode. 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. I do approx. However thats a long list of shortcomings? These are also damaged easily by anyone working in the engine bay with a number of people saying during battery changes, or even if someone just leans on it the pipe will crack and leak your gas out. This shouldnt be unique to the Dmax; its just a wear and tear item, Hi Aaron, 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 . You can read more about that here; Dmax leaking transfer case seal. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! A few months back, we replaced our 80 Series Land Cruiser with a 2016 Isuzu Dmax. Any suggestion as to the correct procedure when installing a 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. 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. Some 44's sport steel bull bars, winches and driving lights while keeping their tubs light and empty for recreational use. Cheers. Which of your shortcomings above do you think this would resolve? View. We now want to travel to more remote locations with our rig eg Kennedy Ranges, Great Central Road etc. Regular price $1,010. We absolutely love our set up but we acknowledge that our set up has some shortcomings ( caravan is not off road rated & Prado has towing limit of 2500 kg) & are looking to sell both the car and caravan. Compare this to my 3.0 litre work Hi Ace has instant response, i find this car fast enough and drive ability is great, i dont need a powerhouse. Once the car is turned off and back on the warning light disappears (traction control light) and I can drive away no problem. Anyone else experiencing the same issues and what other oils are being used? Youve had a rough start to what should have been a great experience. Steel bullbar, Aluminium canopy, rear battery, fridge, free wheeling hubs (my CVs will last forever!). I believe the hardfacing was not done correctly on these, which is why they chew out. I have heard of a significant number of these being done. Aaron. 2013 dmax replaced a clutch at 30000 ,rattle in motor when cold from new for 4 seconds ,squeel in front wheel oil seals from new a bit of wd40 once a week looks after that left hand front tyre chops put suspension all checked out ok, loose radiator fluid since new 1lt month car has 100000 on it now still goes good had a roos ECU remap plenty of towing power now. Gavin. Dirty fuel had to take fuel tank out and flush it out thought about another filter. (Kryptonite No Fine Print Lifetime Warranty)-Kryptonite steering and suspension components are warrantied for life to their original purchaser. Interesting feedback, and not what Ive heard from the majority of owners of these models. They are a great vehicle, but not perfect. 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. On it. I am hoping this is a simple fix. Now they are telling my mate that the amber lights on the roof could void warranty. Isuzu made the diesel Gemini, a mobile smoke machine of the 70s. 4.5 years out of the first one, and weve gone for another identical one. Not good. So, now going for 2nd hand centre and if no issues will do the locker at a later date. Not good. But without a doubt my favorite thing about the car is Isuzu say this is normal. 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. Replaced EGR under warranty, clutch at 200k, 2 transfer case actuators (water ingress),otherwise excellent. Bluetooth hands-free phone is really poor, I just use headphones it is what it is. Apart from that ive had a good run so far, only 41,000kms. 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. Cheers 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). Im looking at the brand new 2020 model. It will sit on 100 most of the time, but it has to work hard to do so. Keen to know more? so far, i do not have problem like you wrote above. Linds. I dont know much about the 1.9L engine unfortunately, and it really depends on what you want to do with the vehicle. If there is one thing that is a total and utter flop on my model Dmax (2012 2016) its the hands free. I change the auto oil ever 30 to 40k and had a cooler fitted. Unfortunately its not the first time Ive heard this, but they seem to be far and few between. Hey mate. Apparently this is something all dealerships are required to check and rectify on a regular basis now. whenever you have the extra loads in there. Regular oil changes probably would prolong it though. The Ute has only done 55,000kms. Ive seen your comments a few times online; youve built up quite the rig. 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. The front wheel bearings keep having problems and need re-packing every couple of services. DIY LIFT KIT INSTALL SECRETS! Bulletproof, but not the greatest power house on the market. 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 have read of a surprising number of Dmaxs with rear differentials that have failed before 80,000km. 2018 Dmax Driving with a cross wind is a constant battle against steering feedback. 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. I think most dealers these days are well aware of the turbo issues, and will simply listen and make a judgement call. Great to hear youve had such a good run from the 2010 Dmax. Tom. Its not that I dont like them, I just prefer Range Rovers. 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