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. The Dmax comes with traction control and no diff lock or LSD. If the steel is incorrect, its not going to fix that, and Isuzu would certainly have a greater leg to stand on if you did end up with cracking. Hopefully its al sorted now, and you get to enjoy a few years of trouble free motoring! Often they snap in the worse possible position on a track. Theyve certainly proven themselves to be reliable. The new Duramax will be mated to GM's new 10-speed automatic transmission that is currently offered in the 2019 Camaro ZL1. 3 have done in excess of 400K km all down to the driver as a driver, & not a wrecker. Is the vehicle still drivable? Ive seen your comments a few times online; youve built up quite the rig. i owned an isuzu dmax 2.5 2014 for about 7 years till now, running well over 169,000 km without any problem, only minor and major services along the way. I cant say Im unhappy with the performance of our vehicle, but its not been perfect either. 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). Hey mate. I fitted FWH so the cv's and the boots aren't being flexed and run all the time as in the OE design. Weve got some big plans which will see it used a lot more shortly too. Oil is cheap. 200watt solar panel up on cab roof. 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 2" IMS lift Kit installed onto a 2019 Isuzu D-MAX. Ive had my 2017 LS 2WD Manual D-max for nearly a year now and got it as an ex-lease vehicle with only 27,000 k on the clock. Our goal is to buy a semi-offroad caravan with more powerful vehicle, not necessarily brand new. Not good. Get the best deals for isuzu d-max lift kit at eBay.com. I would tell them they can keep the vehicle for as long as they need, providing they give you a loan car. I an quite stressed we are going to be left with the blame and a hefty bill. More reliable than Toyota is most certainly an interesting opinion, of which a majority of those in the know would disagree with. A single cab would certainly be amazing for room! 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. I think most dealers these days are well aware of the turbo issues, and will simply listen and make a judgement call. It will sit on 100 most of the time, but it has to work hard to do so. 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. Gavin. The alternative is a torqueworm drive, which some people are doing. Isuzu say this is normal. Never heard of any issues with the timing chain adjusters; what happened? Ive had the Dmax for nearly 5 years now, and clocked up about 77,000km in it. 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. This is because the tie rods on the steering rack are not very strong, and have a habit of bending/breaking. The guards crack due to the body flexing and vibrating. Regarding the statement, I can only go off what I see regularly posted, and from what mechanics have to say about them. 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. Why, When and How! The better option is to get a locker, and replace it with something better, that will be useful off road. 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! 2. The air con compressor packed up at about 200k. At the 40k service the wetness was observed, they ordered in the parts and at the 50k service it was corrected. You can read more about that here; Dmax leaking transfer case seal. Our trip to Nannup was nearly cut short by a transfer case seal failure. Who ever has the bad luck of trying to talk to you on the other end of the call will have major issues hearing what you say. 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. Your comment about weekly failures with the motors of Ford Rangers is false and misleading. The front can only flex through it's design range anyway. 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. 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. I appreciate your comment, and your opinion, but well be sticking with the Dmax for some time yet. Last week we got our hands on Shaun from 4WD Action's brand new 2021 D-MAX to check out the suspension and see what needed improving. Fingers crossed it stays that way. 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. Turbo has gone A few months back, we replaced our 80 Series Land Cruiser with a 2016 Isuzu Dmax. New car ownership shouldnt suffer the issues you have; not much fun! I've been a Toyota fan for a long time. If you have had DPF issues, Bannister Law is looking into it! 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. This warranty is against any manufacturer defects, premature wear or breakage. I had one on my 80 series for a while. 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. Consistently returning 8.4l/km (not towing of course) and if I take my racks off, that usually drops below 8. Cheers David. Getting anything from overseas is a disaster at the moment, and Isuzu will be caught up in it like everyone else. 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. If the temperatures get hot, an automatic transmission specialist will be able to advise your options, and any mechanic can install one. However I have an new issue that the Isuzu dealership is stuck on. Cheers for the comment. Very disappointing. Blamed me as i didnt show them early enough. 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. Set up for touring. The Gturbo certainly does make a big difference in power. It should be under $100 on its own. Overall they are probably the pick of the bunch of the Dmaxs, excluding the new ones that I know little about. 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. It is capable of holding over 650 HP and 650 lb-ft of torque in the Camaro so you can rest assured that this transmission can hold the power that you want to put down with your new Duramax. It sounds like I am whining but feel people need to be made aware. The inner guards cracked around 90,000km. Get a pr of Ironman Half Leaf springs for rear. Isuzu make a solid, simple, and low-frills 4WD as you point out and we bought them for truck reliability. 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! Do you know anything about this problem or maybe point me in the right direction to fix this. 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. Our Research and Development team extensively examined the vehicle and took note of the comparisons between the old D-MAX and the '21 D-MAX. Hi Aaron Tom. The DPF was recently replaced at no cost to us and when the vehicle had done 140,000km. This is one of the most common Dmax lift kit problems that people experience. Perhaps its time to retire or go back to something mechanical that you understand a bit better. What facts can you back that up with? Its ordered now; youll get a great car and Im sure youll have fun with it. 116k on the clock. Sorry if that upsets you. Dmax Store | . 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. I have a 2018 DMax and have a love hate relationship. If you want a Ute that has all the bells and whistles, a Dmax is not it. I have a 2015 Dmax 160k on the clock, I have been towing a 3t caravan since I purchased the ute. Yours clearly isnt. Thanks So, now going for 2nd hand centre and if no issues will do the locker at a later date. drivetrain sympathy is a must with most IFS rigs, mine has spent a fair amount of time offroad with no real problems. Shower awning. The repair is not pleasant; it requires the engine to be removed, and the cracks welded up or inner panels replaced, but theres no guarantee it wont happen again. Aaron, Thanks for your precise & v. comprehensive analysis. 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. 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 Theres no doubt that the D-max lacks in the fancy bits department. 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. Have you spoken to Isuzu about it? Catch can also approx 250ml Apart from that it has been quite good. Check this out Dmax Evaporator Failure. I run a e-locker in the back which is excellent. You dont hear of the good reviews, but its worth weighing it all up. Sometimes Its not worth the effort though! religious services of CASTROL full synthetic 5w30 to 300 000kms now using Nulon 10W40 diesel. 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. If you can prove the paint wasnt done right from the factory they should have no leg to stand on. I change the auto oil ever 30 to 40k and had a cooler fitted. Lucky its still under waranty. (In most cases). Auckland nz here. It is the most poorly built car i have ever owned. The Dmax turbo was replaced when it was first delivered to me (faulty waste gate actuator), and I had the transfer case seal on the rear weep, which was replaced under warranty, and kept leaking (we are on seal #4 now, which seems to be holding). The gearbox tries to use the torque converter lockup like its a 10 speed gearbox, if i sit on 80kms/hr on the flat highway it goes from 5th locked down to 5th unlocked to 4th unlocked and back up and down we go. Mechanic suggesting blanking egr. I have braced bullbar by getting scrub rails incase bullbar causing inner guard cracking. At 130kw at the engine, and 380NM of torque, the Dmax is not leading the market here either. Hi I think youll do just as well with the new rig. How much do you really know about 4WD insurance? I would speak to an automatic transmission specialist, and probably get an OBD2 reader to monitor the temperatures. Youve probably already realised that everything has its drawbacks, and you have to make a compromise somewhere. Regards. I attached long evap pipe for aircon to firewall with clamp to try and avoid evap failure from cracking. FYI, Ive been a qualified mechanical fitter for many years, so your comment is rather amusing. Unfortunately all modern vehicles have a lot of electronics. Im told that the robot which applies sealant around the seal on the rear mains was not doing its job properly for some time, and this is a common fault. It is the pre DPF model. Karen and Tony McAlister. Good article! Asides from that, you have purchased a vehicle that isnt doing what it should. Interesting about the Alphatech piggyback; Id heard of them before and might give our Dmax a tickle at some stage in the future. I have never owned a Toyota 4WD and wont ever. The Ute has only done 55,000kms. Cracks have shown on vehicles of various ages, with and without rough driving and bull bars. Absolute garbage, unless you managed to get a good one. Cheers CST 4-6" S.T.L Lift Kit Stage 1. . To be fair, there are more on the road too, so its somewhat expected. That, and dont hop the vehicle; as soon as it starts to bounce, stop and re-think what you are doing. Dobinsons Ball Joint Spacer for Holden Colorado / Isuzu DMAX(WA21-546K) Regular . We now want to travel to more remote locations with our rig eg Kennedy Ranges, Great Central Road etc. 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. The ACC has some great information about warranties that is worth a read. Camping Kettle Upgrade; no more burnt toes! Firstly, sorry to hear you are having issues. Vehicle reliability is quite hard to compare; ours has seen a fair bit of off road work, but perhaps yours has too. I am an Engineer with a passion for technology, however in my view the computer intervention creates dangerous situations. Ive had numerous problems with mine so got rid of it. Fridge behind passenger in cab. Will the next 4WD be a Toyota? Sorry to hear mate. Still have such issues (1.9 European engine). Good to hear you had a great run from the Rodeo. The Dmax has big shoes to fill; the Land Cruiser was a tough tourer that went just about anywhere you pointed it. Ive also bent sway bar links and have replaced them with performance ones. I wanted more power and it certainly delivers. The very comfortable seat. Its just bad timing! She stated the clutch disc is completely warn and burnt out. I own a 2017 dual cab Dmax LS-U 44. Sure. Cheers Tim from Tassie . Having spoken with a few gearbox guys of late the problem is now quite well known. You are very welcome. Good to hear its treating you well. Great to hear youve had such a good run from the 2010 Dmax. They not cheap. At the end of the day it really comes down to how hard you are prepare to lean on them. cab mounts were replaced every 40 000kms. 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. I could have paid the same price for a brand new one, but opted for the last of the pre DPF models. I would absolutely disagree with them being cheap and nasty, and there are thousands of happy owners; you dont have to look too far to find them either. If it does what you need it to, you have the right vehicle. Emergency brakes are applied prematurely. One thing I have noticed since I got it was regular DPD regens so I started to make a list of the mileage at each one and discovered that happened as often as 140ks and as long as 420ks with an average of 265 ks. Our latest issue was the aircon failure, which resulted in the evaporator being replaced for about $1400. Purchased new. 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