Have you had any issues with it? Engineered to traverse the toughest terrains, the Isuzu mu-X SUV 7 seater will answer the call to adventure! Jump to page: Results 11 to 13 of 13 Thread: isuzu mux cracking inner gards. 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. Absolutely. It’s got enough power to be reasonable, and a lot if you are used to some of the older diesel 4WD’s, but its got nothing on  other Utes like the Ford Ranger, Ford Raptor or V6 Volkswagen Amarok.If you are towing anything heavier than 2.5 tonne (which you probably shouldn’t be with a Dmax anyway) you are going to feel it, substantially. View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries Member Join Date Jul 2018 Location Melbourne Posts 4. Bog standard too.Sounds like you’ve had a bit of a rough run to start with. Of course, you can rip the dash out and replace the head unit, which is what we will be doing soon.For me, this is not the biggest issue in the world (and I knew about it when I bought the car) as I don’t use it too often to make or receive calls, but if you were using it for business purposes it’d be the first thing you would fix.I specifically bought the older version Dmax. was looking around at differnt 4x4 and found something interesting about the mux isuzu dont know if it effects the collorado 7 but and thats the inner guards have been cracking which is quite worrying anyone else herd of this happeneing? Hi, we have now done 30K kms in our LST MUX and no issues at all--we tow a horse float a lot, sometimes an 1800kg On The Move Off Road van, done mild 4wding and it really is very good.

A number of Dmax’s and MUX’s (I’ve seen about 10 online) end up with the inner guard cracking, above the front wheels. Hi Mate, I own a 2015 Isuzu MUX LST with the auto box and the 3 litre TD engine which I have had … Like you, I compared Isuzu from a grounding of Toyota engineering.Congratulations on the new to you vehicle.

We've listed all relevant models here.Wondering how much air to put in your tyres? Will the Holden Colorado 2020 be discounted? I’ve been a Toyota fan for a long time. i know fj cruisers had an issue but was fixed in newer models 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. Overall though, I’m pleased with the vehicle, and it is serving us well. A lot of the process revolves around how good the service and mechanics are, and sadly they don’t always back the product up the way they could.Good to hear you are happy with it overall; hopefully it gives you years of further trouble free service!i dont understand how anyone can say the cracked inner guards are caused by a bullbar when it is mounted to the chassis not the body.Given people have had inner guards crack on vehicles with heavy aftermarket bull bars, as well as the Isuzu aluminium ones and even without bull bars, I think its safe to say the bull bar doesn’t cause the cracking. Back Expand Un-Read 0 Moderator The engine is Isuzu's and has a long pedigree. Still terrible you have to do that though.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 4×2 , 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 issuesGood to hear you had a great run from the Rodeo. At the time of purchase, I’d heard of a couple of turbo’s going on the newer model with the DPF, and since then I have heard of a huge number. Learn More. I don’t know how many of these have been covered by warranty, but often by the time you reach those sort of kilometres the warranty is long gone.This point is super scary.

And before you all start bagging the Isuzus, go and have a look at other makes which have suffered many, many more cracks through using heavy batteries.

Worst Isuzu MU-X Problems #1: Factory Tow Bar Failure 2015 MU-X Average Cost to Fix: N/A Average Mileage: 3,000 mi. Isuzu make a solid, simple, and low-frills 4WD as you point out – and we bought them for ‘truck’ reliability. Sometimes their owners will acknowledge it, but more often than not they don’t! If you want a Ute that has all the bells and whistles, a Dmax is not it. It is ‘More Muscle. I could have paid the same price for a brand new one, but opted for the last of the pre DPF models. A rear diff lock makes a big difference in these, and I suspect we will end up with one down the track. i know fj cruisers had an issue but was fixed in newer models isuzu has been blaming bullbars apprently but how does a bullbar effect an inner guard when … A number of Dmax’s and MUX’s (I’ve seen about 10 online) end up with the inner guard cracking, above the front wheels.

We haven’t had anything reported to us about cracking of the inner guard, but like you have seen reports of cracking on the D-Max. Our database has the answerEverything you need to know to keep you and your family as safe as possibleTips for getting the right insurance and how to make a claimEverything you need to know when sizing up your new carBuild knowledge, gain experience and sharpen your skills with the ultimate adventure-travel resource.Family focused reviews and advice for everything family car related.Not just utes.

If you are looking for Isuzu Dmax problems, then you’ve come to the right place.Please note this post is my opinion only, and its up to you to do your own, independent research. However, they are the most common issues people face in this model range Would I look at alternatives? Yep, the solution to the hands free is to swap it out. Mitsubishi Triton 2016 or Isuzu D-Max 2015: Which one should I buy? Either way, its a massive shortfall on Isuzu’s part with no real fix. 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. That suggests it could also affect the MUX. 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.