Model reliability

Isuzu D-Max reliability

The Isuzu D-Max fails its MOT more often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 30.5% of 18,158 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.

Up to 5 years old

20.7% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 10,041 MOT tests of Isuzu D-Maxs this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 23× as oftenShock absorbers4.6% vs 0.2%Fix about £200

Fails 13× as oftenFront and rear fog lamps2.6% vs 0.2%Fix about £30

Fails 2× as oftenExhaust emissions1.9% vs 0.8%Fix about £150

Fails 4× as oftenBrake performance1.8% vs 0.5%

Advised 95× as oftenWheel bearings9.5% vs 0.1%

Advised 5× as oftenShock absorbers6.8% vs 1.3%Fix about £200

Advised 15× as oftenAnti-roll bars4.4% vs 0.3%

6 to 10 years old

30.5% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 18,158 MOT tests of Isuzu D-Maxs this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 14× as oftenFront and rear fog lamps5.7% vs 0.4%Fix about £30

Fails 8× as oftenExhaust system4.7% vs 0.6%Fix about £150

Fails 3× as oftenPosition lamps4.5% vs 1.5%Fix about £30

Fails 6× as oftenShock absorbers4.4% vs 0.8%Fix about £200

Advised 36× as oftenWheel bearings14.5% vs 0.4%

Advised 7× as oftenRigid brake pipes11.8% vs 1.6%Fix about £120

Advised 2× as oftenShock absorbers6.9% vs 3%Fix about £200

Advised 4× as oftenAnti-roll bars6.3% vs 1.5%

Safety recalls

5 DVSA recalls for the Isuzu D-Max

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2024/29024 Jul 2024Built 2019–2024ECM and DCU Software update

Affected vehicles fitted with 1.9 RZ4E engines may under very specific driving conditions experience engine management control that may result in temporary emission irregularities.

Fix: On the affected vehicles an update to the Engine Management Control unit software will be carried out

Recalled models: D-MAX · 19,906 vehicles

R/2023/07524 Mar 2023It has been found that the lower second steering shaft lower bolt may not have been tightened to the correct torque

It has been found that the lower second steering shaft lower bolt may not have been tightened to the correct torque.

Fix: Retighten the lower second steering shaft lower bolt to the correct torque value.

Recalled models: D-MAX · 4,302 vehicles

R/2020/08210 Apr 2020Built 2018–2020Cracks may appear around the rear leaf spring bush eye

Cracks may appear around the rear leaf spring bush eye.

Fix: Replace the rear leaf springs and handbrake cable.

Recalled models: D-MAX CREW CAB · 7,736 vehicles

R/2019/08018 Mar 2019Built 2018Rear leaf spring may crack at eye bush on suspension

Rear leaf spring front eye may fracture.

Fix: Replace rear leaf springs on affected vehicles where necessary.

Recalled models: D-MAX · 3,268 vehicles

R/2017/19410 Jul 2017Camshaft gear teeth may break

Poor heat treatment to the camshaft gears may cause the teeth to break off and fall into the timing gear causing the engine to stop suddenly. This could increase the risk of collision.

Fix: Recall the 1102 vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the camshaft and timing gear.

Recalled models: D-MAX · 1,102 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Isuzu D-Max before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Isuzu D-Max reliability

5 DVSA recalls for the Isuzu D-Max

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