Isuzu Problems

We haven't had any other reports on the D-Max, but we have had reports on other makes. Toyota had lots of issues with diesels, which was related to the fuel-injectors. The first one I heard I thought had the death rattles. I wouldn't have believed it was related to the fuel-injectors, but replacing them fixed this car, at least for a time. I would go back to Isuzu and tell them you're not happy and want your car fixed.

With just the one car affected you can safely assume it's not the fuel that was the problem. Water entry through the fuel tank breather is one possible explanation, and it would be well worthwhile looking at relocating the breather to avoid the possibility.

It's a common complaint about diesels since we went to common-rail engines. Some claim it can be fixed be recalibrating the computer, others say the injectors need replacing. Consult a diesel engine expert.

Coolant should be changed regularly, annually at least, but the interval should be shown in your service book. It can look a little oily, but that's not a problem, and as your vehicle is running well with no sign of a problem I wouldn't be concerned, but do change the coolant.

We've also heard complaints about the Jeep but the new Pathfinder is impressive and gets The Tick from me.

I'm afraid I can't be of much help here. I haven't driven one and know little about them. Even my trade contacts have little knowledge of them, and their recommendation is the same as mine -- consider your purchase very carefully. The Isuzu Mu is a grey import and obviously there are risks associated with buying any such vehicle. Think long and hard about the back-up for service and spares. I wouldn't recommend buying a grey import unless you buy from a reputable importer who can supply all the correct paperwork for registration and back you up if something goes wrong with it.

I wouldn’t, but if it makes you feel more comfortable to have some extra protection then go ahead and do it.

We haven't had any other reports of this problem; so suspect it's related to your car. I would suggest that you talk to your dealer and request the help of Isuzu head office to fix it once and for all. I would also ask for a temporary loan vehicle while they sort out the issues with yours.

Good advice. With more people getting into diesels these days they should spend some time reading the owner's manual to understand the differences between a diesel and the petrol-powered cars they used to drive.