I specifically bought the older version Dmax. Sorry to hear of your experience. Fingers crossed it stays that way. Catchcan from Flashlube. Cheers for the comment. 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. A few months back, we replaced our 80 Series Land Cruiser with a 2016 Isuzu Dmax. Ive seen a few cases of this, but again know plenty of people who give them a lot of work and have never had a problem (and neither have I). Husband bought a D-Max Single Cab 44 Tray Back. I would say 55,000km is not how long a clutch should last for. Above all, I just want to thank you for your contribution and honesty. Customer was very happy with our service as well as BDS lift kits in getting this sorted right away. I will be looking at a rear locker though; might avoid the front one! From a cosmetic view. Have had the EGR, TURBO, REAR SEAL x3, AIR-CONDITIONING replaced (as mentioned in the previous comments) all fine and well now. Ours has been pretty good overall, Thanks for your comments, and all the best its bad when i use it to call people and they answer with their mobile its rubbish. I think I speak for many to say thanks for making the effort. If you are confident that it is driven correctly, then you can push back. 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. It is our on-farm vehicle. 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? Replaced EGR under warranty, clutch at 200k, 2 transfer case actuators (water ingress),otherwise excellent. The 4JJ1 motor. Yep, were happy with Amaron. Apart from that ive had a good run so far, only 41,000kms. Get the best deals for isuzu d-max lift kit at eBay.com. At the end of the day it really comes down to how hard you are prepare to lean on them. Rear main seal was replaced under warranty no other problems to date . Any lights on the dash? Asides from that, you have purchased a vehicle that isnt doing what it should. 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. All our lift kits are designed to give your Isuzu D-Max improved stability with load or when towing, increased comfort off and on road, and of course give you greater control when driving your Isuzu D-Max. Tom. Any big issue with that mileage? Support strap of inner battery clamp to outer guard incase battery rocking causing inner guard cracking. The front end is pathetic We now want to travel to more remote locations with our rig eg Kennedy Ranges, Great Central Road etc. 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). This results in consistent performance and superior lift for your D-Max during extended use on rough roads or when tackling those dreaded corrugations that would make any other lift kit buckle. I could have paid the same price for a brand new one, but opted for the last of the pre DPF models. What are your thoughts on the 2016 Dmax MY15.5 extra cab for towing 2500kg caravan? Then EGR stuffed up. I have just noticed that my front body mount rubbers have cracked. Dirty fuel had to take fuel tank out and flush it out thought about another filter. I couldnt care less about chrome bits, fancy dash boards, leather seats, lights that come on when you unlock the car and the long list of other things that some people find important. cab mounts were replaced every 40 000kms. Still terrible you have to do that though. Great economy, does what you need it to and no issues! Donaldson 10 micron prefilter. G`day Aaron I have a Dmax 2015 dual cab, diesel, auto, no mods, 13K. At 130kw at the engine, and 380NM of torque, the Dmax is not leading the market here either. Harry. They are a great vehicle, but not perfect. If it doesnt, the clutch is slipping and you probably need a new one. Not good regarding the fuel economy either; it will be interesting to see if it improves. Date: 12:51 PM Oct 25, 2016. It is the pre DPF model. I have an SX spacecab 2013. I an quite stressed we are going to be left with the blame and a hefty bill. Yours clearly isnt. Tray of Drifta drawers as our bed base. So my consumption goes down in increments of about 5mm every 3000km from the dot below the top yellow indicator. I would tell them they can keep the vehicle for as long as they need, providing they give you a loan car. 28,000 ks only on her though. Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear you are having a bad run. 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. to me, its a solid and well build truck. I always used EFS SHocks and King Coils. Chester, The game is always changing, and theres no perfect 4WD for everyone out there. Turned out to be diff. Absolutely. Cheers, Emma. 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. The fuel consumption is 10/100 klm on a 1000 klm trip where my old one got 7.7/100 and when I complained they said it wasnt run in , my old one got 7.7 at 5000klm so thats bs and they were unable to replicate the electronic sensor problems so I have installed a dash cam to record the actions as this feature has the potential to cause a major accident with the vehicle doing unexpected things. 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. While I hear good stories about the Dmax, I am afraid that mine is destined for a trade if only I had it to do that!. I have a 2010 Dmax which I bought new. Like you did for your D Max I wanted a trans cooler. Ive never really had much to do with them, but always appreciate comments from all walks of life, and youve certainly done a comprehensive job listing them down. Not happy. Over the previous 20 years I have had 3 x Jackaroos (the last being a Diesel). There are a few areas of concern that we all hear about. I tow a boat and sometimes a caravan. How wrong was I ? I must say I am worried about mine cracking too, and have been keeping a keen eye on it. Maybe. No towing. Isuzu made the diesel Gemini, a mobile smoke machine of the 70s. You can confirm this quite easily by putting it in third gear when stopped, and trying to take off. This has been happening for almost 18mths/50,000km and can happen anywhere from 2km or 10,000km apart. I need to check mine too; thanks for the reminder. Ive heard some sketchy things about these safety features, and people are using blacked out business cards to stop the sensors from working to overcome it. There are no consistency to cause the error. Ken. We are looking for a very small no frills hard top caravan (not interested in shower, washing machine, microwave). Isuzu keep trying to say this is with in normal spec and I have done this 3000km test 4 or 5 times now. My ute is still under warranty. We tow a fair bit, (2.5tonnes) and it seems realy comfortable at aprox 95 to 100klms. 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. 401 000kms. 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. Ford dont offer a cooler and the dealer wont fit an after market one. I would think the leaky head unit would be the culprit. The inner guards cracked around 90,000km. Weve got some big plans which will see it used a lot more shortly too. 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. Anyone else experiencing the same issues and what other oils are being used? 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. I agree that its annoying, and it shouldnt be acceptable. Fingers crossed!! 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. I would get a locker instead of the LSD. The old Jackaroos were a fantastic vehicle, and you are right; Isuzu know how to make a vehicle. Are you familiar with this issue as my local mechanic has the same issue with their RACV call out vehicle. Dobinsons Ball Joint Spacer for Holden Colorado / Isuzu DMAX(WA21-546K) Regular . It does sit on 110-120km/hr very nicely though. Stephen. I will definitely now keep an eye on the four front body mounts, and will swap them for Colorado if necessary. those kits are pretty stout, i jsut dont like the upper contol arm drop they use to acheive the given lift. I change the auto oil ever 30 to 40k and had a cooler fitted. One more thing i am looking to do is put a LSD in it. I bought it from new and Ive done 125,000km now. The alternative is a torqueworm drive, which some people are doing. Superior Engineering diff drop re poor cv angles. I assume its auto? 1. Yep, this is a pretty well known issue. How many kms has it done? Dobinsons 1.5"-3.5" Suspension lift kit Twin Tube Shocks and rear Quick Ride Kit for 2012 and Up Isuzu DMax & Chevy Colorado. You can adjust the settings, but its just terrible. 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. Ive heard of the CVs and tie rods. Weve had a number in the past. Nil issues. Bulletproof, but not the greatest power house on the market. It is the most poorly built car i have ever owned. Please note this post is my opinion only, and its up to you to do your own, independent research. The drivers door window constantly plays up, Ive had the touchscreen replaced under warranty, have switched to ARB locking diffs as I know the OE one crack it early on plus the traction control is sub standard to rely on for a modern 44. Touch wood ours has only had one alignment, and that wasnt because it needed it. Hi, Unfortunately its not the first time Ive heard this, but they seem to be far and few between. I overheard an employee at the Isuzu dealer mention to one of their colleagues that they had heard it happen to (x) family twice. 2" IMS lift Kit installed onto a 2019 Isuzu D-MAX. This shouldnt be unique to the Dmax; its just a wear and tear item, Hi Aaron, 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 Not good. Hi Arron great article. Fless. 3 have done in excess of 400K km all down to the driver as a driver, & not a wrecker. The Gturbo certainly does make a big difference in power. The next issue was a leak from the front differential, in the 4WD actuator assembly, and its booked to go in to be repaired. Youve had a rough start to what should have been a great experience. 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. Obviously this is more susceptible to fatigue and is more likely to crack. Cheers Tim from Tassie . 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. All going well the vehicle should take us on our grey nomad adventure later this year. (EDIT all good so far!). Machinery will take a lot of hard use but will not take abuse. 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