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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. I have a 2018 Dmax and by 10k after service its dropped to half on the dip stick, and about a third quarter of a plastic 600ml water bottle caught in catch can. I wanted more power and it certainly delivers. 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. With 285,000 kays on those CVs, I'm not mad. How many kms has it done? Ive seen a few more complaints about the DPF in Isuzu Dmax and MUX vehicles lately, as they start to get a bit older and problems rear their heads. 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 Not good. Not good regarding the fuel economy either; it will be interesting to see if it improves. 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. I have a 2020 everest that I bought to tow a 2.6t van. 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 . I understand the towing capacity and power on the new model is far superior? You will not be able to sit on 100km/h when there are hills at all around; it just wont happen. 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. They arent perfect, but we are actually happy with ours overall. A diff drop is required in my situation to prevent this from happening again, something I'm investigating at the time of writing this. For me, this is not the biggest issue in the world (and I knew about it when I bought the car) as I dont use it too often to make or receive calls, but if you were using it for business purposes itd be the first thing you would rip out and replace. Are you familiar with this issue as my local mechanic has the same issue with their RACV call out vehicle. drivetrain sympathy is a must with most IFS rigs, mine has spent a fair amount of time offroad with no real problems. The first seal was done under warranty, but it was leaking when I picked it up. If you force it to turn in this state by hitting the gas, your CV joint will explode internally. I fitted FWH so the cv's and the boots aren't being flexed and run all the time as in the OE design. 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. Any big issue with that mileage? Let me know below! No major tyre wear issues. now on over 90k kms and about 20k of that was on some pretty rough roads touring N.T. Unfortunately all modern vehicles have a lot of electronics. Customer was very happy with our service as well as BDS lift kits in getting this sorted right away. I've been a Toyota fan for a long time. Nil issues. The fact that its been running in 4WDs and trucks since 2002 speaks volumes. Thanks Sounds like youve had a rough run, and are understandably annoyed about it. Now sitting on 165k and the vehicle is awesome. I would suggest Pedders as an option, if you have one nearby. Waste of money it was so bad. It can happen during an 8hr drive or 2min into a school pick up run and doing any speed. Unhappy Jan but glad to get it out and hopefully help someone else out. Whos doing the alignments? whenever you have the extra loads in there. 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. Mechanic suggesting blanking egr. A few months back, we replaced our 80 Series Land Cruiser with a 2016 Isuzu Dmax. Your review seems to bear this out. You can get similar results with a good remap too, and the factory turbo. In terms of engine reliability, an EGR and a DPF are not a great idea. Thanks for the comment. I have just updated my 2014 Isuzu d max with 256000kms on it to the latest 2021 model. 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,. Emergency brakes are applied prematurely. If you still have problems with rear when loaded.over your normal weight. 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. Dobinsons rear shocks for Colorado RG 2012-On, Colorado 7, Isuzu D-max 2nd Gen, Triton L200 05-on(GS43-801) . Hi, I really enjoyed your fair and balanced assesment of the D-Max. Those that are made a point of are not major (like Ford Ranger engine failures, for example, which are posted on the Facebook page just about every week!). You can read more about that here; Dmax leaking transfer case seal. 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. Saying that guards are cracking due to bullbars and winches shows how little you really know. Its all about the nut behind the wheel. We live in Perth (no longer working since 2017 yippee!!) 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. 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. My dmax is covered in dents from sticks and twigs and it makes me laugh because the sales moto is built tough.. If the Prado has been reliable, and you think it will continue to be so, maybe thats not a bad option. There are three relatively inexpensive ways to solve a poorly working Duramax fuel pressure relief valve. They are a bit agricultural, truck like if you will, and thats exactly what a select portion of the market wants. 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. Some 44's sport steel bull bars, winches and driving lights while keeping their tubs light and empty for recreational use. I tow a boat and sometimes a caravan. 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. If you want the full review, check this out Isuzu Dmax review after 4 years. 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. Our latest issue was the aircon failure, which resulted in the evaporator being replaced for about $1400. IUA flatly denies that the vehicles got substandard steel as part of supplier fraud. Its certainly not been trouble free, and it would be interesting to compare this to a Hilux to see if they are actually any better. there should be no play. Yours clearly isnt. Surely we can have it done by our fellow and send them the bill. Let us realise that at 110kph, we are covering 30 m/sec, relative to on coming traffic this is 60 m/sec. Im sure they do deny it. 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. Weve had a number in the past. Consistently returning 8.4l/km (not towing of course) and if I take my racks off, that usually drops below 8. Zero problems. Sure. Thanks for your delightful comment. Their frequency of the issue is now 3-4x a day. The new panels are different parts. Anyone else experiencing the same issues and what other oils are being used? Lots of people have trouble free Dmaxs too. If the temperatures get hot, an automatic transmission specialist will be able to advise your options, and any mechanic can install one. I dont know what the future holds, but I have no doubt that at some point in time when things open up internationally there is going to be a huge flood of 4WDs, campers, caravans, boats and every other leisure toy on the market, and they will have no choice but to offload them at a lower price. Any thoughts on what I should do.? There are a few areas of concern that we all hear about. Fair enough. Have a 2014 dmax, 200,000k on it. There are some design flaws, and manufacturing flaws on these from the factory, like there is for every single vehicle out there. I have always been interested in the dmax as I am not brand loyal either, so have seriously considered buying one. Excellent choice. It fills its own windscreen wiper reservoir up when it rains. Not good enough Isuzu; absolutely no leg to stand on in your defence. Why, When and How! Have you had it back to Isuzu to see what they say? Leo, Hi I have a 2018 dmax and seem to be having continuous wheel alignment issues, only just clocked over 50k and had multiple wheel alignments and still scrubbing out the insides, factory fitted tyres lasted 35k ish? Ours has been pretty good overall, Thanks for your comments, and all the best I cant say Im unhappy with the performance of our vehicle, but its not been perfect either. The ACCC makes it very clear that any product purchased in Australia must do what a reasonable person would expect it to. Have recently had installed an Alphatech Superstorm piggyback computer to the ECU, including dyno tune. If your truck has been lifted make sure the lift kit you have is a spindle style kit not a control arm drop. Apart from those faults, my 2013 MUX has had 3 engine oil leaks fixed under warranty and one coolant leak that cost me $1700. Hi Aaron I just share my experiences so others can use them to make their own choices. Ive also bent sway bar links and have replaced them with performance ones. TJM bullbar and winch, side rails and side steps. Ive always liked them. Absolutely. (In most cases). The 21 will be a giant change, but all the best with it! Instead of coming back to us with answers they are saying we have voided warranty. It might not be for you. I have never owned a Toyota 4WD and wont ever. 3. A single cab would certainly be amazing for room! The old Jackaroos were a fantastic vehicle, and you are right; Isuzu know how to make a vehicle. The front end is pathetic 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. I have a 2018 DMax and have a love hate relationship. Have a 2008 Rodeo space cab, manual, 270,000 klms. That is the last thing anyone needs is to be broken down 700km away from home. It doesnt sound good at all. Luckily my previous insurer involved with the initial repair paid me a cash settlement of $10k to pay for the repairs luckily. Am I alone with the above concerns? I have a 2010 Dmax which I bought new. 28,000 ks only on her though. set of nolathane cab mounts fixed this. Set up for touring. I agree that its annoying, and it shouldnt be acceptable. I think youll find bad points about every vehicle, and the MY15 model Dmax and MUXs are a decent vehicle. those kits are pretty stout, i jsut dont like the upper contol arm drop they use to acheive the given lift. 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. Absolute garbage, unless you managed to get a good one. If this post comes across as saying the Dmaxs are not a good vehicle, I apologise. Hi Arron great article. Turbo went in under 10,000km had a strange noise from motor that head office couldnt explain and loads of other issues. Support strap of inner battery clamp to outer guard incase battery rocking causing inner guard cracking. Customer was 10 provinces away from where work was originally done, made phone call to company that initially done the job, got phone numbers and spoke to someone from BDS lift kits right away. The Dmax has big shoes to fill; the Land Cruiser was a tough tourer that went just about anywhere you pointed it. They were welded back up under insurance as they thought it might have to do with an accident in 2018. 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. Paint issue in one area, you can see fingerprints, they wouldnt look at it. 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). Only after add ons are towbar, bullbar, roof rack and Peddlers suspension. Have a problem with the front sway bar. Firstly, sorry to hear you are having issues. DIY LIFT KIT INSTALL SECRETS! I dont actually know what the normal distance between DPD regenerations are. Sorry to hear. If its doing this while you are in gear, and driving along, it can only really be the clutch slipping. Its a real shame. Will go elocker in rear one day because of known diff issues. I keep GVM 400kg down from maximum of 3600kg. If you want a Ute that has all the bells and whistles, a Dmax is not it. Do these need to be replaced under warranty or is it ok to replace them yourself. Have you got a Dmax? Good to hear you had a great run from the Rodeo. Engine/gearbox point of view. We tow a fair bit, (2.5tonnes) and it seems realy comfortable at aprox 95 to 100klms. Otherwise, ask them to take it back, as its not fit for purpose. Now they are telling my mate that the amber lights on the roof could void warranty. 270 awning. It is our on-farm vehicle. Yep, the solution to the hands free is to swap it out. All things considered, the Dmax is a seriously solid vehicle, and is one of the better in its class. This warranty is against any manufacturer defects, premature wear or breakage. The Dmax comes with traction control and no diff lock or LSD. I also was looking for a simple, strong and reliable 4wd. We have a 2016 Hilux at the moment and can honestly say nothing has gone wrong with her to date except the dpf. Have you been towing a trailer by any chance? Has anyone got any thoughts on this. Machinery will take a lot of hard use but will not take abuse. Feel free to contact me as theres more to the story I just cant fit it and Im probably boring everyone to death! This is because the tie rods on the steering rack are not very strong, and have a habit of bending/breaking. Hi Aaron, Unreliable. I appreciate it. Interesting about the Alphatech piggyback; Id heard of them before and might give our Dmax a tickle at some stage in the future. had surging idle symptoms when my factory filter head unit started leaking. 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. I would get the front weighed first though, as any heavy bull bar is likely to put you over the front axle weights, especially if you have bash plates or a winch as well. 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. 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