Have a 2008 Rodeo space cab, manual, 270,000 klms. Great turning circle for a ute. to me, its a solid and well build truck. Great vehicle no major problems so far. 2. no aftersale service 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. Any big issue with that mileage? Any thoughts on what I should do.? Either way, a new clutch shouldnt be a hugely expensive bill, and hopefully Isuzu share some of the responsibility, Thank you Aaron, 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. 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. Our trip to Nannup was nearly cut short by a transfer case seal failure. 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. 3 have done in excess of 400K km all down to the driver as a driver, & not a wrecker. 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. I believe the hardfacing was not done well on many of the differentials. Its not that I dont like them, I just prefer Range Rovers. Cheers Ironically, several of the problems we have had have been the result of aftermarket gear. Ive not had mine leak so far, and hope it stays that way! For more information Visit our website https://www.dobinsonsprings.com/ 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. BTW Fantastic Blog, useful and entertaining! I would speak to an automatic transmission specialist, and probably get an OBD2 reader to monitor the temperatures. 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. Cheers to all those submitting comments also If it stalls, you might be OK. I have heard of others towing things having to replace the clutches too. If its doing this while you are in gear, and driving along, it can only really be the clutch slipping. Hi Aaron, Then EGR stuffed up. We prefer going off-grid in national parks & free camping in the bush over caravan parks. There are three relatively inexpensive ways to solve a poorly working Duramax fuel pressure relief valve. when 4 wheel driving. hands free sucks so bad. They were welded back up under insurance as they thought it might have to do with an accident in 2018. The new panels are different parts. Any lights on the dash? it has done a total off 126,000 km. So naturally I speak to Isuzu. Fingers crossed. 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. Isuzu make a solid, simple, and low-frills 4WD as you point out and we bought them for truck reliability. Turned out to be diff. The 4JJ engine is widely regarded as one of the best on the market today, and is used in a wide range of applications from light trucks through to the Dmax and BT50, boat motors and you can even get conversion kits to put them into Patrols now. Often they snap in the worse possible position on a track. I agree that its annoying, and it shouldnt be acceptable. Still have such issues (1.9 European engine). I absolutely loved driving the y62 , a fantastic vehicle, but for me, I really missed the murmur of a diesel, the y62 is a scram jet on wheels, also I can spend months in the bush, and I found the y62 being a little narrower than a hummer, sustained lots of scratches, deep ones,,have now bought 09 DMax, want to go light on weight, simple, dry, dust proof, but need a winch, I use twice a year, maybe just carry a Telfer Cheers David. Sold after 30,000km. Ive heard of the CVs and tie rods. 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. drivetrain sympathy is a must with most IFS rigs, mine has spent a fair amount of time offroad with no real problems. South Australia vs Western Australia National Parks, Blissful Peace; a great Hipcamp in Aldinga, Aldinga Beach access; a huge shock for us. I know a number of people whove hammered their vehicles and not broken anything, so maybe its part luck/driver ability too. I have a 2019 Isuzu Dmax Auto SX model. religious services of CASTROL full synthetic 5w30 to 300 000kms now using Nulon 10W40 diesel. But the car is so poorly built i wouldnt be surprised if theres a hole in the reservoir somewhere. The 2017 model onwards had turbo issues, but seem to be pretty similar to the 2012 2016 models in terms of reliability (turbo aside). There are no consistency to cause the error. It is the most poorly built car i have ever owned. you should be able to jack the front end up and grab the centerlink, then shake it back and forth. The 4JJ1 motor. Regards. Any suggestion as to the correct procedure when installing a lift kit? She does a mix of town and country driving and is our caravan tow vehicle. FYI, Ive been a qualified mechanical fitter for many years, so your comment is rather amusing. The seal itself is cheap (from memory about $15) each, and doesnt take more than 30 minutes to replace. There is something nice about an old, simple vehicle, but we found that the age of components just kept resulting in things going wrong. 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. With 285,000 kays on those CVs, I'm not mad. You can adjust the settings, but its just terrible. Cheap quality, nasty interior and poor performance. Sorry to hear. Mechanic suggesting blanking egr. Let us realise that at 110kph, we are covering 30 m/sec, relative to on coming traffic this is 60 m/sec. 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. I run a e-locker in the back which is excellent. Are you familiar with this issue as my local mechanic has the same issue with their RACV call out vehicle. Good to hear you had a great run from the Rodeo. Isuzu made the diesel Gemini, a mobile smoke machine of the 70s. If the temperatures get hot, an automatic transmission specialist will be able to advise your options, and any mechanic can install one. Ive been looking at a DMax for a number of years now to replace my 2010 Hilux due to its limited towing capacity. The wheel bearings also sounds strange; if they are done properly, you should have no issues for a lot longer than every couple of services. 33 epic 4WD tracks in WA; how many have you done? The new model is different in many ways, and Im sure will have its own set of problems. I bought mine mid 2016. Maybe. Bluetooth hands-free phone is really poor, I just use headphones it is what it is. I think I speak for many to say thanks for making the effort. Have had the EGR, TURBO, REAR SEAL x3, AIR-CONDITIONING replaced (as mentioned in the previous comments) all fine and well now. 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. Overall though, Im pleased with the vehicle, and it is serving us well. How big they are, and how much it will affect you depends on what you want it for, and how well Isuzu did. Anyway, 6 weeks later, the parts have now been ordered, ex-Thailand and no idea how long that will take (I am hoping they dont strap them to the back of a mule with a life vest and push them across the ocean, but with my experience with Isuzu warranty so far, I wouldnt be surprised). during one period it was down to the tip of the bottom yellow indicator at 11750km with some med boat towing and mild beach 4x4ing. It is a manual first up gear box was replaced under warranty. 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. I cant wait to get rid of it. I have a 2015 Dmax 160k on the clock, I have been towing a 3t caravan since I purchased the ute. All the best with the 2021 model; I hear they are quite the improvement. At only 5 years old it has not lived up to reasonable expectation and should be done free of charge. Hi Aaron Fitting bigger tyres to your 4WD; what should you consider? Lovells GVM GCM upgrade. Tray of Drifta drawers as our bed base. Regular price $1,010. Of course, if its causing fault codes then you have a whole different leg to stand on. Great looking vehicle with added creature comforts, ..but, it is turning into the worst driving experience in over 50 years of motoring. From a cosmetic view. So let's go through why I feel this is an absolute quality bit of kit. Lucky its still under waranty. 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!) Have you got quotes to repair it? 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 At this stage Im having it done at Isuzu Pakenham. Great economy, does what you need it to and no issues! Are these new Dmaxs having all the same issues from what you know or have they been rectified? I've had the Dmax for nearly 5 years now, and clocked up about 77 . Again, this happens when you are 4WDing and giving it a bit too much. 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. You are very welcome. Ive never heard of the crank snapping unless its running serious power, but I assume its all standard. I dont know much about the 1.9L engine unfortunately, and it really depends on what you want to do with the vehicle. Thanks for the comment. Never heard of any issues with the timing chain adjusters; what happened? Please note most of what is raised here are also Isuzu MUX problems, which are basically a wagon version of the Dmax. It takes more than a cover version of a Fleetwood Mac song to build a tough 4WD. We dont have those motors over here, but the rear main isnt exactly uncommon on the 4JJ1 either, I assume theyll sort it under warranty? A lot of the process revolves around how good the service and mechanics are, and sadly they dont always back the product up the way they could. 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. They are a great vehicle, but not perfect. This seems to stem from vehicles that spend a lot of time on rough roads, have heavy bull bars and winches mounted and that stick out a long way. Dobinsons 1.5"-3.5" Suspension lift kit Twin Tube Shocks and rear Quick Ride Kit for 2012 and Up Isuzu DMax & Chevy Colorado. Sounds like youve had a rough run, and are understandably annoyed about it. Ive been on various Facebook pages of different makes and models, and the Isuzu 4WD pages seems to have very, very little issues overall. If the Prado has been reliable, and you think it will continue to be so, maybe thats not a bad option. You can ring Isuzu directly and speak to them; it might be worth doing that. We are taking Isuzu to VCAT and I have spent thousands of my own dollars getting an engineers report. Ours has been pretty good overall, Thanks for your comments, and all the best If you go through your manual, youll find fitting an LSD is not legal on these as they interfere with the electronic stability control. I assume it starts and behaves normally? Thanks so much for your comment, and sounds like youve had an awesome experience. Apart from that ive had a good run so far, only 41,000kms. Sure. 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. I had one on my 80 series for a while. They also indicted they knew what the problem was which is what really annoys me. If you have had DPF issues, Bannister Law is looking into it! Not good. Yes, they have their issues, as Ive shared, but most are relatively minor (although still unacceptable) compared to the major gearbox failures, injector replacements, DPF failures, engine failures and so forth that happen on a regular basis to other brands. Aaron, Hi Aaron, Have you got a Dmax? We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! Karen and Tony McAlister. Took it out for a drive, stopped on the road and put it P then when I went to put in D it went to N and now i cant get it out of N. Its a mystery to me. 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. Id happily drive around in an old hilux workmate instead. The only things i like about this car are Hes running an auto locka, and installed 2 aftermarket ones, which are basically made of cheese. A few people have had theirs replaced (and realistically they are a consumable) earlier than they should have. Isuzu keep trying to say this is with in normal spec and I have done this 3000km test 4 or 5 times now. Very disappointing. Sorry if that upsets you. The inner guards cracked around 90,000km. cab mounts were replaced every 40 000kms. Weve just recently gone and bought a Lifestyle Reconn R2 Hypercamper which is about 2.3 tonnes loaded and you really notice it! Bulletproof, but not the greatest power house on the market. I pointed out that the GVM upgrade was done in Nov 2019 after the initial cracks. I cant say Im unhappy with the performance of our vehicle, but its not been perfect either. From a hardware point of view. Firstly, sorry to hear you are having issues. Harry. All the best in your battle for a fair outcome Ive heard of the compressors failing, but the alternator and crank battery says something isnt right with your battery setup. Sometimes their owners will acknowledge it, but more often than not they dont! By law, the vehicle you purchase (and anything else too) must perform as the consumer would expect it to. Recently purchased a Cx space cab trading in a 2016 model, the new vehicle is causing major problems related to the sensors breaking at shadows on the road travelling at speed o the highway. At the end of the day it really comes down to how hard you are prepare to lean on them. Just to chipping in with my experience. Led. Ive long since learned reliability and a slow journey are far better than a fast journey and not making it there! The Dmax comes with traction control and no diff lock or LSD. This is caused by poor body rubbers, especially the front ones. 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. 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. Have you had it back to Isuzu to see what they say? I fitted FWH so the cv's and the boots aren't being flexed and run all the time as in the OE design. At 175k and 95% highway running only. How to Fix your LLY Duramax Fuel Pressure Relief Valve (FPRV) Problem. Aaron, Thanks for your precise & v. comprehensive analysis. I have a 2018 DMax and have a love hate relationship. The large majority of owners are very happy, and we fall into this category for the most part too. I am a mechanical fitter by trade, and am very familiar with the difference between hard work and abuse. If you are towing anything heavier than 2.5 tonne (which you probably shouldnt be with a Dmax anyway) you are going to feel it, substantially. I did some further research, and even read a publication from ARB suggesting they don't recommend a lift of any more than 25mm due to increased CV angles. We purchased with intentions off travel due to work commitments we have not done much. If this post comes across as saying the Dmaxs are not a good vehicle, I apologise. 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. Id be keeping an eye on the cold motor rattle, and the loosing of coolant. 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