If you are finding the DPF burns are happening much closer together, you may have a problem. 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. 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 its bad when i use it to call people and they answer with their mobile its rubbish. 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. Many thanks for the reply and apologies for my late one. Im almost persuaded especially as it has the canopy already. Cracks have shown on vehicles of various ages, with and without rough driving and bull bars. FYI, Ive been a qualified mechanical fitter for many years, so your comment is rather amusing. Hi, Dmax lift kit problems are always going to be accentuated because of this, and you need to be careful going too high. Ive got a 2017 duel cab 44 Dmax. Unreliable. 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. How did the chassis bend? 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. G`day Aaron I have a Dmax 2015 dual cab, diesel, auto, no mods, 13K. Have you got a Dmax? I had 2 petrol v6 Toyota Utes prior to these. Cheers 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. 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. Either way it is still annoying and expensive. Customer in need of Parts for lift kit. This point is super scary. 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 Realistically, if you have a DPF you should consider it a consumable, which is a shame as they arent cheap. Have you been towing a trailer by any chance? Might as well buy a 1984 Lada Niva. Sorry to hear you are having a bad run. Code errors U0100 and U0101. Sounds like youve had a few issues! We purchased with intentions off travel due to work commitments we have not done much. If its leaked, and is still full without being topped up it must have originally been over filled?! Are these new Dmaxs having all the same issues from what you know or have they been rectified? It works OK, but isnt as good as some other variants on the market. I've had the Dmax for nearly 5 years now, and clocked up about 77 . Another quote came back and said the diff drop and spacers were illegal and wouldn't supply it. If you see a broken Dmax on the side of a 4WD track, theres a pretty high chance the two front wheels are pointing inwards towards each other. Rough run mate. Thanks for the update. The inner guards cracked around 90,000km. No problems with cracking guards, body mounts, turbo, diffs, gearbox (manual), transfer case, oil leaks, tie-rod ends, DPFnothing! But the car is so poorly built i wouldnt be surprised if theres a hole in the reservoir somewhere. Ive had the Dmax for nearly 5 years now, and clocked up about 77,000km in it. I run a e-locker in the back which is excellent. Isuzu says we have to take it to the nearest dealer which is over 400klms away. 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. I would imagine most of the problems I listed will have been rectified. 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!) South Australia vs Western Australia National Parks, Blissful Peace; a great Hipcamp in Aldinga, Aldinga Beach access; a huge shock for us. What do you think about dmax 2022? 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. Oil used Castrol Vectron 10W40 There must be hundreds of these that have failed by now. Of course, if its causing fault codes then you have a whole different leg to stand on. 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. Fingers crossed!! She stated the clutch disc is completely warn and burnt out. Interesting! 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. Our latest issue was the aircon failure, which resulted in the evaporator being replaced for about $1400. If you have had DPF issues, Bannister Law is looking into it! I also found the lane control totally unreliable. THE DMAX 4WD BUILD UP. 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. Doesnt sound like youve had a good run. 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. Ive been a Toyota fan for a long time. Unfortunately, was to late, crown wheel and pinion not healthy. I ended up getting towed home, luckily it was only about 5 k`s. Take care, We will have this for at least another 5 years, so lets see how it goes by the end of it. I was told that the robot applying the sealant to the seal was missing a small portion of the seal for a huge number of vehicles. It is nearly impossible to follow the 808 page manual. Every bloke I know who had a D max hated it and said the same thing. Donaldson 10 micron prefilter. The ACCC makes it very clear that any product purchased in Australia must do what a reasonable person would expect it to. I own a 2017 dual cab Dmax LS-U 44. The Dmax came with a tow bar, genuine aluminium bull bar, reversing camera and tub. 3 have done in excess of 400K km all down to the driver as a driver, & not a wrecker. They make great vehicles, and Id happily own most of their range. 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. Has made the world of difference. New car ownership shouldnt suffer the issues you have; not much fun! I do approx. At only 5 years old it has not lived up to reasonable expectation and should be done free of charge. I had one on my 80 series for a while. Isuzu make a solid, simple, and low-frills 4WD as you point out and we bought them for truck reliability. 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. Cheers for the comment. Have sleeves to place on tie rod ends that are weak. 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. Headlights are very poor and there is no genuine option yet. Hi Aaron Breaking when a car is in a left turn lane turning off, not allowing the vehicle to return to the left lane while overtaking on a duel carriage. Any thoughts on what I should do.? In my opinion they sound desperate to get rid of us. Ive never heard of the crank snapping unless its running serious power, but I assume its all standard. Head Office has been good and opened a case for me and contacted the dealer. Customer was very happy with our service as well as BDS lift kits in getting this sorted right away. I have a manual 2014 SX space cab. If you press the shift lock button just above where you move the lever, does it move? Ive seen your comments a few times online; youve built up quite the rig. They are a bit agricultural, truck like if you will, and thats exactly what a select portion of the market wants. Youd be much better off with a proper locker, like the ARB, or Electric locker from Harrop. I attached long evap pipe for aircon to firewall with clamp to try and avoid evap failure from cracking. had surging idle symptoms when my factory filter head unit started leaking. Independent front suspension vehicles are notorious for breaking CVs, especially when a lift is fitted. 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. 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 there is one thing that is a total and utter flop on my model Dmax (2012 2016) its the hands free. If you go through your manual, youll find fitting an LSD is not legal on these as they interfere with the electronic stability control. 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. (thank God for Holdens demise, and welcome in the MUX). Its all about the nut behind the wheel. Cheap quality, nasty interior and poor performance. I think youll do just as well with the new rig. Ive heard of the compressors failing, but the alternator and crank battery says something isnt right with your battery setup. Mine seems to catch around 250ml per 10k but doesnt seem to drop much on the dipstick. Done Simpson Desert, Plenty Highway, Birdsville Track, Oodnadatta Track, Cape York, Savannah Way, Cape Tribulation Track, Fraser and Moreton Islands. Still have such issues (1.9 European engine). it turned out to be a fault which after being plugged into their computer was re programmed, all good have since had the light come on and it did its burn as it should have, now the main complaint i have is some of the nannies pulling on the steering wheel applying the brakes when i get to close to a vehicle, they are working as they should ,but if you turn them off which isnt as easy as it should be , you have to turn them off again when you restart , having said that it has saved me from running up the back of a car in Sydney traffic , and the other day saved us from a bad situation where a loaded trailer got way out of control,. Driving with a cross wind is a constant battle against steering feedback. Regular price $1,010. Ive always liked them. 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. Let me know below! I appreciate your comment, and your opinion, but well be sticking with the Dmax for some time yet. It did it with a sense of flair that I will miss, but there are a few things I won't miss, and its all a compromise one way or another. The turbo has been replaced and the air conditioner piping replaced under warranty. Our goal is to buy a semi-offroad caravan with more powerful vehicle, not necessarily brand new. So naturally I speak to Isuzu. Great economy, does what you need it to and no issues! Sold after 30,000km. Have decided a new D'max and have asked for a 2 inch lift from the dealer. uses no oil blow no smoke. All the best with whatever you decide They are a great vehicle. Fwh incase CV breaks. Fless. I would suggest Pedders as an option, if you have one nearby. Engine failures in the Rangers have been very common. Let us realise that at 110kph, we are covering 30 m/sec, relative to on coming traffic this is 60 m/sec. We tow a fair bit, (2.5tonnes) and it seems realy comfortable at aprox 95 to 100klms. The large majority of owners are very happy, and we fall into this category for the most part too. 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. Our 2016 Dmax has been used all over Australia. The Dmax CV's 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. I appreciate your response. Why, When and How! I must say I am worried about mine cracking too, and have been keeping a keen eye on it. It should be under $100 on its own. I have read of a surprising number of Dmaxs with rear differentials that have failed before 80,000km. I have seen people installing P clamps onto the firewall to stop the pipe from moving and cracking, and there seems to be a relationship with extensive off road use. I have a 2018 DMax and have a love hate relationship. They also indicted they knew what the problem was which is what really annoys me. Mechanic suggesting blanking egr. Gotta love how yet again another so called expert writing a blog claims something mounted to a chassis can crack the guards. 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. If you want the full review, check this out Isuzu Dmax review after 4 years. All the best with your new vehicle! As a passenger, a fast thoughtless driver off road is a precursor for head & back aches. I had mine get stuck in park when I blew a fuse, but there were check engine lights too, Great review and truthful comments. More reliable than Toyota is most certainly an interesting opinion, of which a majority of those in the know would disagree with. Unfortunately the turbo issue is huge, and even on this very post some people are on their 4th! A rear diff lock makes a big difference in these, and I suspect we will end up with one down the track. 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. There are no consistency to cause the error. 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. Which of your shortcomings above do you think this would resolve? 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. 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. If your going to make a statement like that back it up with facts not BS. Superior Engineering diff drop re poor cv angles. The systems are causing driver distraction. Regards. Waste of money it was so bad. Flipped it over like directions say but now the steering tie rods rub the sway bar enough to tear the rubber boots. I might suggest that your comment doesnt have any facts in it either, so perhaps you should take your own advice? They arent perfect, but we are actually happy with ours overall. Dmax Store | . A number of Dmaxs and MUXs (Ive seen about 200 online) end up with the inner guard cracking, above the front wheels. 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. When the first model comes out, they often update it and correct issues in the next version. You are very welcome. Very helpful to keep in mind. I assume it starts and behaves normally? It fills its own windscreen wiper reservoir up when it rains. Just keep pushing. 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. My 2017 D -Max tray-back has done 177,000 km. At the time of purchase, Id heard of a couple of turbos going on the newer model with the DPF, and since then I have heard of a huge number. You dont hear of the good reviews, but its worth weighing it all up. I would ask on the various Dmax and MUX pages on Facebook; there is some good information shared on their from a technical perspective. Now sitting on 165k and the vehicle is awesome. I have always been interested in the dmax as I am not brand loyal either, so have seriously considered buying one. 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. We have a 2016 Hilux at the moment and can honestly say nothing has gone wrong with her to date except the dpf. 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. What a truly terrible experience that Im sure has put you off buying another Isuzu. The ACC has some great information about warranties that is worth a read. 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. 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). I agree with the drive train sympathy. I will be looking at a rear locker though; might avoid the front one! You can ring Isuzu directly and speak to them; it might be worth doing that. 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. Im not a real 44 buff, just wanted a vehicle that could handle bush tracks, sandy beach access points for a bit of fishing and such. Hi Nil issues. Hey mate. Or should I go to Toyota Hilux ? Yep, the solution to the hands free is to swap it out. I always used EFS SHocks and King Coils. It is the most poorly built car i have ever owned. Cheers to all those submitting comments also 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. Sorry if that upsets you. In terms of engine reliability, an EGR and a DPF are not a great idea. I change the auto oil ever 30 to 40k and had a cooler fitted. A single cab would certainly be amazing for room! Id be keeping an eye on the cold motor rattle, and the loosing of coolant. 1. Permalink. Update Ive just heard that Bannister Law is investigating the Dmax and MUX cracked inner guards. You can read more about that here; Dmax leaking transfer case seal. there should be no play. However thats a long list of shortcomings? We are taking Isuzu to VCAT and I have spent thousands of my own dollars getting an engineers report. I have an SX spacecab 2013. 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. Do you know anything about this problem or maybe point me in the right direction to fix this. 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. The solution is stainless steel tie road sleaves from RR Products. Then after numerous returns to dealer with concerns head still leaking (using half bottle of coolant/800km) it was finally identified that the EGR cooler had a leak, again fixed under warranty. On it. 2018 Dmax Keep a keen eye on it, and I hope it works out well. The better option is to get a locker, and replace it with something better, that will be useful off road. Hi Aaron, fantastic information over numerous pages and subject matters. We are looking for a very small no frills hard top caravan (not interested in shower, washing machine, microwave). I would be too! I have a spare CV. From a hardware point of view. 1. The panel beater in Alice told me he deals with the cracked inner guards once a month and said it will happen again and get rid of it. 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. 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. 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 . With 285,000 kays on those CVs, I'm not mad. Absolutely. Maybe 2023 I will have it back (on the upside, I have learnt that public transport isnt as bad as I thought). Regards Tim from Tassie. They generally have a decent reputation, but stranger things have happened. The new panels are different parts. 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. Only Holdens incompetence with common rail diesel injection destroyed an otherwise perfect vehicle. If this post comes across as saying the Dmaxs are not a good vehicle, I apologise. if there is any play, look to see where its coming from and replace the part. Above all, I just want to thank you for your contribution and honesty. Absolute garbage, unless you managed to get a good one. Hayman Reese Xbar. 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.
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