[Funkydslr]

I haven't had a problem with my clutch at 2.5k miles so far.

@Funkydslr, are for sure it is the clutch engaged even when pushed all the way down or just gravity? haha

I'm in two minds about it actually man, I've had my car in my garage which is perfectly level with the clutch all the way disengaged and it still wanted to creep. Then there have been other times at traffic light where i wont move at all, at this point....there's SO many vibrations and hiccups that i just put everything scary sounding or feeling down to; because racecar :Racing 1:

 

[13MZSpeed3]

I'm in two minds about it actually man, I've had my car in my garage which is perfectly level with the clutch all the way disengaged and it still wanted to creep. Then there have been other times at traffic light where i wont move at all, at this point....there's SO many vibrations and hiccups that i just put everything scary sounding or feeling down to; because racecar :Racing 1:

maybe the dealership is a place to visit soon? it's not right for the car to want to creep like that when the clutch is all the way down.

 

[stajlalexboy]

Every time I push the clutch in or let it out, it shacks your whole leg, that kind of vibrations. I ordered the new clutch 2 weeks ago, and it just now this afternoon got here. Just need to have it installed now :001_smile:

 

[blank]

My clutch started vibrating badly when I let out on the pedal on my 2010. The tech said it was the pilot bearing (there wasn't much wear on any of the friction surfaces). They replaced the bearings, pressure plate and disk, and it got a little bit better. It still vibrates a bit before it warms up, and definitely doesn't feel like new.

I've been thinking about putting an ACT clutch and a new OEM flywheel to see if that solves it.

 

[Zombie John]

I have a 2012 Mazda3 with 37k miles and I've got this rattling/clunk sound happening when I let out on the clutch. It seems to happen more often when it's warmed up. I can make it happen by going into too high a gear (like, maybe 6th at 30-35mph), revving to about 2-2.5krpm and letting out on the clutch. That's the best way to hear it.

Sounds like it's on the driver's side. Just a short rattle or clunk as the clutch grabs.

Is this consistent with some of the problems you guys are having?

 

[toyojake]

Almost 70k miles and on the original clutch, still going strong. Knock on wood, best of luck to you all with clutch problems :no:

 

[aaacasas]

My speed only has 18k miles and already had to change the clutch. But i've been modding it and racing it since day 1. It was holding kind of alright during my stage 2 but ones i got the meth in ut started slipping and after the BT it went completely out :-/

 

[XxKoleshiyaxX]

I'm having issues with my clutch also, When i'm heading into a high velocity it just bothers me because it's not smooth at all. It's hard to describe but lets just say it isn't the smoothest at all and my vehicle is just hitting the 8K mile mark and had it since December 2013 New off the lot.

 

[Bman_P]

Verified: Happened to me about 2 years ago. My clutch started going out around 22k miles. Struggling to get into 1st, slipping in 6th. Looked on some forums to see if anyone else had this problem and it turned out quite a few were. Took it up to the dealership to get it checked out and they confirmed it was "smoked". After ever so politefully declining their $1300 service charge to fix the clutch since the warranty wouldn't cover it as it is a "wear part", I bought another stock clutch (pressure plate, throwout bearing, and release fork) and changed it myself. However, from 2010 to early 2012 Mazda had changed the clutch release fork from the original (suspicious) so I didn't know if that had anything to do with the clutch going out early or engaging while the pedal was fully depressed as read in earlier messages. However, I'm now at 57k miles and have had no problems at all with my clutch.

 

[tien113]

my car is very close to 93k miles, still on original clutch. and everything is going well now.

 

[Mjblank425]

I had 350 on the odometer, and my clutch blew apart the day after I drove it home. Most frustrating experience ever because they weren't going to replace it under warranty originally but they ended up doing so. Not a single problem since then. It's also worth noting that mine was the "beater" at the dealer meaning it was they one they let everyone test drive.

 

[Checkered Demon]

85k mi. on 2010 Hatch - No Problemo

My recently purchased 2010 with 85k mi. on the clock is running well and the clutch feels as new. I've been driving sticks for over 45 years and have never had a clutch failure. I concentrate on achieving *very* smooth transitions from gear to gear and this may have something to do with my success with sticks.

However, I'll keep an eye on it since I didn't put the first 84k mi. on the car...

-CD-

 

[kensieP]

Yes we just bought a CPO 2011 mazda3 @30k miles and the clutch went out on day 10 after 300 miles... and their blaming us saying it was a brand new clutch... and want us to pay 1800 to fix it... like no, thank you.

 

[BobCP3]

What do they mean? "It was a brand new clutch?" Was it a replacement already? Under normal operating conditions, you should get 100k miles from the OEM clutch.

 

[getadoginstead]

The clutch on my 2012 Mazda 3 started having issues at 40K. It now needs to be replaced. There is a class action lawsuit just filed in July 2106 against Mazda for clutch issues on the Mazda 3 2010-2015.

 

[werD]

"There is a class action lawsuit just filed in July 2106 against Mazda for clutch issues on the Mazda 3 2010-2015."

Got a link or details?

 

[geeboss]

I saw on the consumerclasslaywersblog.com/2015/02/18/mazda3-owners-clutch-problems-replacement-premature-failure-fault

about the amended filing 7-15-16 RE: CLUTCH Mazda 3 2010-2015

Also look at carcomplaints.com Mazda 3

 

[AxelaBm]

I saw on the consumerclasslaywersblog.com/2015/02/18/mazda3-owners-clutch-problems-replacement-premature-failure-fault

about the amended filing 7-15-16 RE: CLUTCH Mazda 3 2010-2015

Also look at carcomplaints.com Mazda 3

Link doesn't work?

 

[celicagt113]

Hey guys. I picked up a 2012 speed3 CPO with 35k on it two and a half years ago. Clutch grabbed midway at that point. I did learn stick with this car to some extent, but i'd like to think i'm pretty decent with it now. Over the last few months, however, the clutch now grabs at the VERY END of the pedal. it still grabs, but i can't put a lot of throttle into it. Works fine once i get going though.

Dealership says the clutch is almost gone, and it will be 2700 to replace the clutch along with the flywheel. I may have learned on this car, but i'm pretty smooth with gear changes now, and i've only put 16k on the car. I don't think my clutch should be going this fast.....any suggestions? should i just get a new OEM from Rockauto and have another spot replace them? reading through the thread, doesnt look like some of you replaced your flywheels; if i could save that 700+ that would be greatly appreciated.

 

[WheelMcCoy]

I have a 2010 Mazda3 iTouring 5 speed -- purchased new and now with about 68,000 miles on it. My wife drives it and I taught my teenage son to drive stick on it. I'm still on the original clutch; so far so good.

I did a clutch reliability search on truedelta.com. It's not an epidemic, but there seems to be a slightly higher incidence rate, especially on the cars with the more powerful 2.5L engine or the turbo Speed3. I have the 2.0L, flirt with the redline, and rev match when I can.