Our trip to Nannup was nearly cut short by a transfer case seal failure. Have decided a new D'max and have asked for a 2 inch lift from the dealer. Interesting about the nolathane body mounts; have you had any issues with body cracking? Electric windows are about as fancy as this one gets! Hey mate. Ive held off for various reasons, but am now looking to get one. 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. Have you had any issues with it? It is the pre DPF model. The turbo has been replaced and the air conditioner piping replaced under warranty. The inner guards cracked around 90,000km. I wanted more power and it certainly delivers. Hi Aaron, parts can be hard to find, we are lucky in a way down here, that we have in excess of 100,000 4wds on the road, very good people in the know IE, mechanics and dealers ,only took two phone calls. 17 months old, 65,000km -traction control and engine light come on, wont change up to 4th gear, same in seq shift! Do you know anything about this problem or maybe point me in the right direction to fix this. drivetrain sympathy is a must with most IFS rigs, mine has spent a fair amount of time offroad with no real problems. Please note most of what is raised here are also Isuzu MUX problems, which are basically a wagon version of the Dmax. How come you sold the Y62? 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 . Luckily my previous insurer involved with the initial repair paid me a cash settlement of $10k to pay for the repairs luckily. Im also waiting for my aircon to fail, but no issues so far. I am hoping this is a simple fix. Not good enough Isuzu; absolutely no leg to stand on in your defence. Cheers to all those submitting comments also At the 40k service the wetness was observed, they ordered in the parts and at the 50k service it was corrected. I cant say Im unhappy with the performance of our vehicle, but its not been perfect either. All that said, I now have 227,000km on the clock, original brakes and shoes and, believe it or not, original wiper blades (lol), although they coming close to wanting to be replaced. This has been happening for almost 18mths/50,000km and can happen anywhere from 2km or 10,000km apart. I have a 2018 DMax and have a love hate relationship. 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 . 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. Turbo went in under 10,000km had a strange noise from motor that head office couldnt explain and loads of other issues. Isuzu say this is normal. They are a bit agricultural, truck like if you will, and thats exactly what a select portion of the market wants. I would think the leaky head unit would be the culprit. EDIT this has stopped leaking, is still full and will be monitored. Dmax lift kit problems are always going to be accentuated because of this, and you need to be careful going too high. 2021 Isuzu D-Max Problems Driven Today 3.11K subscribers Subscribe 1.5K 241K views 2 years ago 2021 Isuzu D-Max Problems The 2021 Isuzu D-Max is the new medium truck from the Japanese. 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. 270 awning. Isuzu says we have to take it to the nearest dealer which is over 400klms away. Your comment about weekly failures with the motors of Ford Rangers is false and misleading. Have you been towing a trailer by any chance? All the best with whatever you decide The only things i like about this car are 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). Might as well buy a 1984 Lada Niva. In my opinion they sound desperate to get rid of us. (Kryptonite No Fine Print Lifetime Warranty)-Kryptonite steering and suspension components are warrantied for life to their original purchaser. 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. Are you familiar with this issue as my local mechanic has the same issue with their RACV call out vehicle. Our goal is to buy a semi-offroad caravan with more powerful vehicle, not necessarily brand new. Paint issue in one area, you can see fingerprints, they wouldnt look at it. Regards. Isuzu made the diesel Gemini, a mobile smoke machine of the 70s. It will sit on 100 most of the time, but it has to work hard to do so. I understand the towing capacity and power on the new model is far superior? The front end is pathetic Isuzu are certainly not perfect, but their 4JJ1 motor is well known to be one of the best common rail diesels out there. They make great vehicles, and I'd happily own most of their range. Absolutely. 2018 Dmax 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. 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. They were welded back up under insurance as they thought it might have to do with an accident in 2018. Husband bought a D-Max Single Cab 44 Tray Back. I keep GVM 400kg down from maximum of 3600kg. Interesting over view, i jumped from a 2002 2.8 izuzu turbo rodeo 400000 km, which by the way never let me down into a 2018 d max 42 , had 2 factory recall, the last being the rear springs replacement, now completed 80,000 km no issues , about to trick the ute up a bit and take it where most would not venture in a 2 wheel drive so will be interesting to see if i have issues. Aaron, Is anyone having issue with oil consumption? Sorry to hear of your issues. Turbo has gone Replaced EGR under warranty, clutch at 200k, 2 transfer case actuators (water ingress),otherwise excellent. Dobinsons Ball Joint Spacer for Holden Colorado / Isuzu DMAX(WA21-546K) Regular . Early on had a head gasket blow, fixed under warranty. The Gturbo certainly does make a big difference in power. Sorry to hear. But the car is so poorly built i wouldnt be surprised if theres a hole in the reservoir somewhere. Gearbox noises at 83K, has taken OVER 6 weeks so far just to get the warranty approval (they needed to be sure what type of transmission oil was used in the 60km Isuzu dealer service which isnt on the receipt and I had to produce for them to consider it). I think I speak for many to say thanks for making the effort. At 130kw at the engine, and 380NM of torque, the Dmax is not leading the market here either. 33 epic 4WD tracks in WA; how many have you done? 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. Interesting! The guards crack due to the body flexing and vibrating. Another quote came back and said the diff drop and spacers were illegal and wouldn't supply it. I an quite stressed we are going to be left with the blame and a hefty bill. so far, i do not have problem like you wrote above. 3. Keen to know more? There are limited 4JJ1 engine problems, and they tend to be reasonably cheap to repair as needed. Ive always liked them. How much do you really know about 4WD insurance? We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! Not overly happy about this. Id take it to a diesel mechanic and see what they reckon. In fact they are more reliable than Toyotas. If the temperatures get hot, an automatic transmission specialist will be able to advise your options, and any mechanic can install one. Given the Dmax's don't have the best reputation for strong CV's anyway, it was asking for trouble. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, Many Thanks, Marion & Ian Cash. First idea was fit locker, eliminate problem. They not cheap. Either way, a new clutch shouldnt be a hugely expensive bill, and hopefully Isuzu share some of the responsibility, Thank you Aaron, Ive towed a A-Van Aspire 499 (H/T), and while it is a light-weight unit, I always new it was on the back of the car, however I was never in a hurry to get to where I was going. On it. 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! whenever you have the extra loads in there. Mine will be getting checked shortly with a camera through the oil fill hole, and I wouldnt be surprised to see damage. However thats a long list of shortcomings? Thanks for the article; your stuff is really informative. 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. If there is one thing that is a total and utter flop on my model Dmax (2012 2016) its the hands free. Of course, if its causing fault codes then you have a whole different leg to stand on. I understand you had the transfer case seal repaired under warranty, but I was wondering if you had any idea how much it would cost out of warranty? So, now going for 2nd hand centre and if no issues will do the locker at a later date. Do these need to be replaced under warranty or is it ok to replace them yourself. Aaron, Hi Aaron, I am an Engineer with a passion for technology, however in my view the computer intervention creates dangerous situations. From what Ive heard, you are not alone in your beliefs. The air con compressor packed up at about 200k. There must be hundreds of these that have failed by now. It might pay to take it somewhere that spends more time, and charges more for a better result. From a hardware point of view. All that said, I take on board the comments re the inner guard issue as this is not the first report of the issue that I have heard, and I will ensure this is inspected at the 230k service. So far so good. Doesnt know why running rich, any ideas please, john, It shouldnt block that quickly. There will be wear and tear on other items as well though, but if its done a lot of long distance driving and less 4WDing it might be limited. You can confirm this quite easily by putting it in third gear when stopped, and trying to take off. I could have paid the same price for a brand new one, but opted for the last of the pre DPF models. love the 2550 tray. We live in Perth (no longer working since 2017 yippee!!) The seal itself is cheap (from memory about $15) each, and doesnt take more than 30 minutes to replace. Waste of money it was so bad. Absolute garbage, unless you managed to get a good one. Dobinsons rear shocks for Colorado RG 2012-On, Colorado 7, Isuzu D-max 2nd Gen, Triton L200 05-on(GS43-801) . No charge of course and no problems since. I have sent emails to Isuzu and have not heard a work back that is very disapointing to us. I will be looking at a rear locker though; might avoid the front one! They generally have a decent reputation, but stranger things have happened. Also check to see if the drop centerlink has an forward or backward play. How to Fix your LLY Duramax Fuel Pressure Relief Valve (FPRV) Problem. I hear they are quite hard to come by. 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. 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. Regarding the statement, I can only go off what I see regularly posted, and from what mechanics have to say about them. All good but smoke just visible, 12 months later manifold blocked again . DIY LIFT KIT INSTALL SECRETS! I asked my local dealer about this and they were about as helpful as you would expect. I've had the Dmax for nearly 5 years now, and clocked up about 77 . Alloy Isuzu tray(Triple M) canvas canopy in sail track with engineered load bearing alloy roof and rails. Let me know below! 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. 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. Theyve certainly proven themselves to be reliable. https://youtu.be/-YDLrn1trEs. Ive never heard of the crank snapping unless its running serious power, but I assume its all standard. Beyond the above though, these are solid vehicles. Auckland nz here. We tow a fair bit, (2.5tonnes) and it seems realy comfortable at aprox 95 to 100klms. Got into a 2019 dmax and am at 29,000 km turbo going on this one aswell, starting the nice siren noise. Lucky its still under waranty. Fless. Ken. This is the same with the gearbox; if it had an issue under warranty and you took it there, and they did nothing, they are still liable for the repairs. Sounds like youve had a few issues! A few months back, we replaced our 80 Series Land Cruiser with a 2016 Isuzu Dmax. I really like the D-Max, and hope to get a long run out of it. It is nearly impossible to follow the 808 page manual. Our latest issue was the aircon failure, which resulted in the evaporator being replaced for about $1400. uses no oil blow no smoke. Zero problems. Not sure if you are implying our Dmax has been abused, but it certainly hasnt. Support strap of inner battery clamp to outer guard incase battery rocking causing inner guard cracking. 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? She does a mix of town and country driving and is our caravan tow vehicle. 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. 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. 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. $5500 for a head gasket seems insanely expensive; you can get a second hand motor for that. Blamed me as i didnt show them early enough. 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