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. 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 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? Unfortunately the turbo issue is huge, and even on this very post some people are on their 4th! Any useful feedback from them? Each vehicle is set up differently, with different weights in different areas. Turned out to be diff. 315,000km is a fair old chunk of driving! So my consumption goes down in increments of about 5mm every 3000km from the dot below the top yellow indicator. Instead, it comes with traction control only (which most vehicles also come with). 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,. Hi Aaron, Unfortunately all modern vehicles have a lot of electronics. Led. Yours clearly isnt. 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. Check this out Dmax Evaporator Failure. Sold after 30,000km. 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. I have a love affair for the Isuzu because its frugal on fuel and reliable to the max. Chester, But without a doubt my favorite thing about the car is Donaldson 10 micron prefilter. I understand the towing capacity and power on the new model is far superior? Youve had a rough start to what should have been a great experience. now on over 90k kms and about 20k of that was on some pretty rough roads touring N.T. 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. Id never buy another Dmax, what a total piece of garbage! Dmax are a rubbish car as you have just pointed out in this article. those kits are pretty stout, i jsut dont like the upper contol arm drop they use to acheive the given lift. Get a pr of Ironman Half Leaf springs for rear. 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. 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. Let us realise that at 110kph, we are covering 30 m/sec, relative to on coming traffic this is 60 m/sec. Sometimes their owners will acknowledge it, but more often than not they dont! Looks like we wont be until the vehicle is sorted. 3. If you want the full review, check this out Isuzu Dmax review after 4 years. A rear diff lock makes a big difference in these, and I suspect we will end up with one down the track. Stop vehicle, start again stuck in second gear its bad when i use it to call people and they answer with their mobile its rubbish. 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. Ive been a Toyota fan for a long time. Oh, I did have the main seal issue although Isuzu didnt wait until it started leaking. Our Dmax had the aircon fail just recently, and cost $1400 to be fixed (which I did get covered by warranty). DIY LIFT KIT INSTALL SECRETS! When I pointed out that the dealer had fitted it under finance they backtracked and blamed it on the Pedders GVM upgrade. You will not be able to sit on 100km/h when there are hills at all around; it just wont happen. Bulletproof, but not the greatest power house on the market. I noticed that you have an Amaron battery under the bonnet. Have a problem with the front sway bar. 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. I have a 2015 Dmax 160k on the clock, I have been towing a 3t caravan since I purchased the ute. Cheap quality, nasty interior and poor performance. From a hardware point of view. Regarding the statement, I can only go off what I see regularly posted, and from what mechanics have to say about them. I cant say Im unhappy with the performance of our vehicle, but its not been perfect either. Permalink. Update Ive just heard that Bannister Law is investigating the Dmax and MUX cracked inner guards. 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. Overall though, Im pleased with the vehicle, and it is serving us well. She stated the clutch disc is completely warn and burnt out. (thank God for Holdens demise, and welcome in the MUX). However I have an new issue that the Isuzu dealership is stuck on. Ill be driving along and just go into limp mode. THE DMAX 4WD BUILD UP. 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. I would suggest Pedders as an option, if you have one nearby. I agree with the drive train sympathy. 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 . 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. If its doing this while you are in gear, and driving along, it can only really be the clutch slipping. Nil issues. If it stalls, you might be OK. No problems with cracking guards, body mounts, turbo, diffs, gearbox (manual), transfer case, oil leaks, tie-rod ends, DPFnothing! I think the replacements on mine were about $800 including labour, and they covered it, as they should on yours as well. 2018 Dmax Engine/gearbox point of view. Above all, I just want to thank you for your contribution and honesty. $5500 for a head gasket seems insanely expensive; you can get a second hand motor for that. The air con compressor packed up at about 200k. 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 have always been interested in the dmax as I am not brand loyal either, so have seriously considered buying one. They generally have a decent reputation, but stranger things have happened. Then it sits in 5th locked doing 60kms/hr so little acceleration and then give it a little bit more and it takes off instead of calmly accelerating. The old Jackaroos were a fantastic vehicle, and you are right; Isuzu know how to make a vehicle. The DPF was recently replaced at no cost to us and when the vehicle had done 140,000km. Consistently returning 8.4l/km (not towing of course) and if I take my racks off, that usually drops below 8. It might pay to take it somewhere that spends more time, and charges more for a better result. The light steering. Turbo went in under 10,000km had a strange noise from motor that head office couldnt explain and loads of other issues. 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. How to Fix your LLY Duramax Fuel Pressure Relief Valve (FPRV) Problem. Harry. If you are finding the DPF burns are happening much closer together, you may have a problem. The front end is pathetic 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. Thanks Paul. 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 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. Any suggestion as to the correct procedure when installing a lift kit? The latest visit to the dealership they requested to have my vehicle for a week to drive it around with their drive recorder attached, my ute never faulted for them but my mates ute did a couple of times. Id recommend going back to Toyota. Hayman Reese Xbar. Dobinsons Ball Joint Spacer for Holden Colorado / Isuzu DMAX(WA21-546K) Regular . Have you got a Dmax? Rough run mate. You comments re the Bushman fridge are spot on. I own a 2017 dual cab Dmax LS-U 44. uses no oil blow no smoke. They will take the strain. Sounds like youve had a few issues! it can cause alignment issues if abused hard 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 . Get the best deals for isuzu d-max lift kit at eBay.com. I would be too! I believe the hardfacing was not done correctly on these, which is why they chew out. The Ute has only done 55,000kms. 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. 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. Interesting about the Alphatech piggyback; Id heard of them before and might give our Dmax a tickle at some stage in the future. They can get a good idea of the condition of the DPD fairly easily. Id suggest you get something light and strong if you can, and monitor the body mounts carefully, and look for any cracks appearing. Front Bumpers Hidden Winch Mounts Nudge Bars Rear Bumpers Side Protection Underbody Protection Winch Bumpers Canopies and Covers Tonneau Covers Truckman Hard Tops Exterior Styling Grilles Other Styling Wheel Arches Wheel Spacers Exterior Upgrades Camera Systems Tailgate Assist Towing Mirrors Snorkels and Breathers Diff Breathers Snorkel Kits Weve just recently gone and bought a Lifestyle Reconn R2 Hypercamper which is about 2.3 tonnes loaded and you really notice it! 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. 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. Just keep pushing. Thanks for the article; your stuff is really informative. Lucky its still under waranty. Lots to think about, but take your time, drive the vehicles you are keen on and make the best decisions you can with what you pick up. Our 2016 Dmax has been used all over Australia. 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. Thanks Sounds like you bought one for the same reason as me. You can ring Isuzu directly and speak to them; it might be worth doing that. 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. Every bloke I know who had a D max hated it and said the same thing. Not good. Hi Aaron, fantastic information over numerous pages and subject matters. MY18 SX 44 space cab chassis tourer build. Are you looking at the figures after each alignment? Aaron, Absolute garbage, unless you managed to get a good one. It will sit on 100 most of the time, but it has to work hard to do so. I am a mechanical fitter by trade, and am very familiar with the difference between hard work and abuse. Congratulations on the new to you vehicle. Is the vehicle still drivable? 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. This is caused by poor body rubbers, especially the front ones. 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. Theyve certainly proven themselves to be reliable. Only after add ons are towbar, bullbar, roof rack and Peddlers suspension. 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. I must say I am worried about mine cracking too, and have been keeping a keen eye on it. Just to chipping in with my experience. All fibres are worn off. We can only assure them we dont ride the clutch. Ive had numerous problems with mine so got rid of it. Hi Aaron, So far, Im reasonably pleased with my Dmax, but having only done around 80,000km its not really a huge form of evidence just yet. The Isuzu Dmax is one of the few 4WDs on the market that doesnt come with a diff lock, or an LSD as a factory fitted install. Its just bad timing! Tray of Drifta drawers as our bed base. Good to hear you are happy with it overall; hopefully it gives you years of further trouble free service! Very disappointing. Have you been towing a trailer by any chance? drivetrain sympathy is a must with most IFS rigs, mine has spent a fair amount of time offroad with no real problems. I tow a boat and sometimes a caravan. Good to hear youve had a great run. casting looks very strange almost all the teeth where missing chunks and the cast looked flakey. Not what you expect from a new Ute. Bluetooth hands-free phone is really poor, I just use headphones it is what it is. Our goal is to buy a semi-offroad caravan with more powerful vehicle, not necessarily brand new. A few months back, we replaced our 80 Series Land Cruiser with a 2016 Isuzu Dmax. No charge of course and no problems since. 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. Interesting feedback, and not what Ive heard from the majority of owners of these models. Id happily drive around in an old hilux workmate instead. How did you get on finding a second hand unit? Catch can also approx 250ml 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. All the best in your battle for a fair outcome Im going to keep an eye on the class action lawsuit and see what the outcome is. 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. Now they are telling my mate that the amber lights on the roof could void warranty. In fact they are more reliable than Toyotas. Turbo has gone 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. Firstly, sorry to hear you are having issues. For more information Visit our website https://www.dobinsonsprings.com/ If you want a Ute that has all the bells and whistles, a Dmax is not it. Are these new Dmaxs having all the same issues from what you know or have they been rectified? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, Many Thanks, Marion & Ian Cash. Here are the most common axle issues associated with small lift kits. It is the most poorly built car i have ever owned. 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