Every week there are a couple posted online about turbos that start to wail like a police or ambulance siren, or put the vehicle into limp mode. Our 4x4 lift kits are designed to lift your D-Max to the legal maximum height, allowing for bigger and tougher tyres with greater clearance. Any lights on the dash? Customer in need of Parts for lift kit. I've been a Toyota fan for a long time. It is the pre DPF model. Hi, I really enjoyed your fair and balanced assesment of the D-Max. This is one of the most common Dmax lift kit problems that people experience. I have been around Australian, across the simpson, through the high country ans up the cape with mates from the 44 club and it has not missed a beat. 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. Weve got some big plans which will see it used a lot more shortly too. Thats fantastic. 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. (Kryptonite No Fine Print Lifetime Warranty)-Kryptonite steering and suspension components are warrantied for life to their original purchaser. Yep, this is a pretty well known issue. Just collected my 2019 MUX from the dealer after returning it on a tow truck! I feel like that is the source (and hope). 2018 Dmax Get the best deals for isuzu d-max lift kit at eBay.com. If its leaked, and is still full without being topped up it must have originally been over filled?! I have found the best way to replicate the problem is to hold the gearbox in manual mode 1st gear, accelerate reasonably hard, then back off the throttle and let the vehicle slow down using mainly compression until gently using the brakes to come to a complete stop, once the vehicle stops---THUD! I test drove a manual with my heart set on buying one but the lag was even worse. Superior Engineering diff drop re poor cv angles. Hopefully your local dealer is helpful. Obviously this is more susceptible to fatigue and is more likely to crack. Thanks for the comment, and the chuckles. I just share my experiences so others can use them to make their own choices. 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. At 175k and 95% highway running only. Why, When and How! What do you think about dmax 2022? 2" IMS lift Kit installed onto a 2019 Isuzu D-MAX. So, now going for 2nd hand centre and if no issues will do the locker at a later date. 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. The Dmax came with a tow bar, genuine aluminium bull bar, reversing camera and tub. Congratulations on the new to you vehicle. Sorry to hear mate. Re the cracks The only things i like about this car are Some 44's sport steel bull bars, winches and driving lights while keeping their tubs light and empty for recreational use. At 130kw at the engine, and 380NM of torque, the Dmax is not leading the market here either. I have a 2010 Dmax which I bought new. Will go elocker in rear one day because of known diff issues. Thanks Get a pr of Ironman Half Leaf springs for rear. 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. 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. Other issues is that I seem to got through crank batteries and alternators, I am currently on my 6th alternator and 8th crank battery, but this may also be related to the dual battery system. Keep an eye on the body mounts; they are the primary cause of the body cracking issues. We now want to travel to more remote locations with our rig eg Kennedy Ranges, Great Central Road etc. it can cause alignment issues if abused hard 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,. All the best with whatever you decide Hopefully your Hilux keeps going strong; they seem to be reasonable asides from the well known issues, I have a 2010 Colorado 3l with around 140k, started running rough, mechanic thought was injectors, fitted new ones, didnt fix, found inlet manifold clogged so acid bathed manifold. Cheers, Emma. Very helpful to keep in mind. This kit will only work on trucks that keep the center link in the factory position. Maybe look at almost anything else. Have you had it back to Isuzu to see what they say? This is not the case; they are good vehicles with a few little flaws (on the whole) that can be easily worked around. 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. What issues have you had with the Dmax, and what model was it? If it stalls, you might be OK. All the best with your new vehicle! Both of these are mounted to the chassis. Have you been towing a trailer by any chance? All good but smoke just visible, 12 months later manifold blocked again . 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. My last piece of advice would be to wait a few more months to ensure that there are no issues the first owners are having. 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. 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. Let us realise that at 110kph, we are covering 30 m/sec, relative to on coming traffic this is 60 m/sec. 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!. 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. Of course, you can rip the dash out and replace the head unit, which is what we will be doing soon. When the first model comes out, they often update it and correct issues in the next version. Cheers for the comment. I've had the Dmax for nearly 5 years now, and clocked up about 77 . 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? We use low 44 to avoid such situations when moving animals etc. Mate of mine in the industry showed me the finger spacing and the fact that the marks were under the duco. I have just noticed that my front body mount rubbers have cracked. Thanks so much for your comment, and sounds like youve had an awesome experience. They knocked back the warranty claim saying it was from my cord Bullbar. All the best, Don. Ive long since learned reliability and a slow journey are far better than a fast journey and not making it there! These are being replaced under warranty, but it takes time and means you are without a car for a while, and some people are on their third or fourth turbos! Would i buy another one yes, would i look at anything else yes but it would need tobe really good if i decided to change. You will not be able to sit on 100km/h when there are hills at all around; it just wont happen. Ive always liked them. Absolute garbage, unless you managed to get a good one. Have you had a decent auto electrician look at it? Roof racks; are you overloaded? Not sure if you are implying our Dmax has been abused, but it certainly hasnt. 2013 dmax replaced a clutch at 30000 ,rattle in motor when cold from new for 4 seconds ,squeel in front wheel oil seals from new a bit of wd40 once a week looks after that left hand front tyre chops put suspension all checked out ok, loose radiator fluid since new 1lt month car has 100000 on it now still goes good had a roos ECU remap plenty of towing power now. At 65,000ks The only two faults that I have had with the D-Max is the evaporator leaked, and was replaced under warranty, and the open diff is a royal P.I.T.A. Not good regarding the fuel economy either; it will be interesting to see if it improves. Thanks for the comment. The Gturbo certainly does make a big difference in power. I agree with the drive train sympathy. I must say I am worried about mine cracking too, and have been keeping a keen eye on it. I fitted FWH so the cv's and the boots aren't being flexed and run all the time as in the OE design. Hi Aaron, great reading from people that know and understand. 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. 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. It will be interesting to see where Bannister Law takes this. The turbo thing is a known issue, and I dont think theres a single vehicle out there with a DPF that has improved reliability because of it. 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. I an quite stressed we are going to be left with the blame and a hefty bill. Our 2016 Dmax has been used all over Australia. They are a great vehicle. Like you, I compared Isuzu from a grounding of Toyota engineering. However, they are the most common issues people face in this model range, Just bought a 2nd hand dmax. Might be worth considering a second hand motor too. At the time of purchase, Id heard of a couple of turbos going on the newer model with the DPF, and since then I have heard of a huge number. 200watt solar panel up on cab roof. 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!). 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. Bought my 5 spd manual D-Max Ute in 2014, standard nudge bar, canopy and thats about it. I assume its auto? FYI, Ive been a qualified mechanical fitter for many years, so your comment is rather amusing. The ute will be out of warranty soon, and will get a LSD as a upgrade. Not to mention being lied to by Isuzu. I have never owned a Toyota 4WD and wont ever. The new panels are different parts. 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? All services, bar one, have been undertaken by Isuzu Dealerships and I have been very lucky to have had good servicing, well, in the main. 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. Sorry to hear. 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. Do you not think you could get a van under 2500kg that would tick the boxes? Sorry to hear. 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 Hes running an auto locka, and installed 2 aftermarket ones, which are basically made of cheese. The systems are causing driver distraction. 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. Fridge behind passenger in cab. Regards. I have heard of others towing things having to replace the clutches too. At this stage Im having it done at Isuzu Pakenham. It seems the cracks are caused by either stress or metal fatigue and are most likely to show up on the suspension towers, near the VIN plate or low down on the inner guards. between me and the feature in the stability control ,..was able to save it, so what can i say, it pulls like a train, and the economy could be a little better, but so far i am happy. I am thinking to check and change diff oil in conjunction with normal service (10,000km) just to be on the safe side. Ill be driving along and just go into limp mode. Hi Aaron 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. Youd be much better off with a proper locker, like the ARB, or Electric locker from Harrop. I specifically bought the older version Dmax. Sounds like youve had a few issues! I change the auto oil ever 30 to 40k and had a cooler fitted. It sounds like I am whining but feel people need to be made aware. put a 2 lift on it a bull bar, canopy and so on, it has been great. Id take it to a diesel mechanic and see what they reckon. Not good. BDS 4.5" Lift Kit Fits 2011-2019 Chevy / GMC 2500HD / 3500HD Part# 719H All BDS Lift k.. More Info & Free Shipping. The ACCC makes it very clear that any product purchased in Australia must do what a reasonable person would expect it to. Keep bouncing the front end and youll end up in broken CV territory very quickly. Thanks for the comment, and the story. The inner guards cracked around 90,000km. All fibres are worn off. We can only assure them we dont ride the clutch. No major tyre wear issues. Often they snap in the worse possible position on a track. Bluetooth hands-free phone is really poor, I just use headphones it is what it is. 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). I would suggest Pedders as an option, if you have one nearby. Im told that the new evaporators being fitted are a different design, but there are a number of people who are onto their 4th evaporator, which is pretty poor. Interesting feedback, and not what Ive heard from the majority of owners of these models. Here are the most common axle issues associated with small lift kits. 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. No wonder you got another Dmax; its awesome when you feel comfortable with a previous vehicle to just buy the next model up. It might pay to take it somewhere that spends more time, and charges more for a better result. So far so good. Realistically, if you have a DPF you should consider it a consumable, which is a shame as they arent cheap. Our Dmax had the aircon fail just recently, and cost $1400 to be fixed (which I did get covered by warranty). Its similar in many ways to mine, and it sounds like youve put plenty of thought into making something that will do what you need it to. The Dmax CV's 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. I have a 2015 Dmax 160k on the clock, I have been towing a 3t caravan since I purchased the ute. I own a 2017 dual cab Dmax LS-U 44. I have a 2017 d max. 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. I feel that theres a lot of people who dont share the issues they have with their 4WDs, and when its put together openly and honestly it probably looks a bit daunting, but there are many other vehicles with much worse runs than this! We have a 2018 DMax. 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. No one will know for sure without a few more kms being put on them. 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. They will take the strain. View. Dobinsons 1.5"-3.5" Suspension lift kit Twin Tube Shocks and rear Quick Ride Kit for 2012 and Up Isuzu DMax & Chevy Colorado. I know of one diesel car that was fitted with two electric pumps; one in the tank and one in the engine compartment. The dash has a loud audible clicking noise coming from inside on the passenger side when in drive with the foot on the brake and the air conditioner switch wont stay on unless continually pressed in. Good to hear its treating you well. THE DMAX 4WD BUILD UP. Lots of people have trouble free Dmaxs too. 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. They won't affect normal working then. 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. I do approx. Turbo has gone Good to hear youve had a great run so far. If you force it to turn in this state by hitting the gas, your CV joint will explode internally. So far, Im reasonably pleased with my Dmax, but having only done around 80,000km its not really a huge form of evidence just yet. Touch wood ours has only had one alignment, and that wasnt because it needed it. 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. 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. You are very welcome. Had a 2017 dmax that was a friday built ute.