Clutch Broken problems of the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3

Clutch failure while driving resulting in difficulty steering and loss of control of the vehicle. As the care had a low mileage and is new you are not expecting this kind of problem. Need to investigate why these clutches are failing, specifically in the 2010 model.

Similar to complaints I have seen from other owners of this car, clutch unexpectedly gave out around 30,000 miles. Driver was proficient in manual transmission and incidents would suggest a clutch problem until clutch failed and car could not accelerate on highway.

I purchased my 2010 Mazda 3 in August 2009. In December 2010, I was driving home from work and stopped at a red light. When the light turned green, I engaged the clutch and I felt a pop under my foot and the clutch became stuck. When it finally came back up it vibrated and jerked itself before going back to starting position. I put the car in first gear and attempted to accelerate. The car accelerated but the vehicle did not move. To see if the clutch was catching, I put the car in first gear and took my foot off the clutch without giving it gas. The car did not turn off as it normally would if I did not give it gas while in first gear. The clutch failed without warning at 20,100 miles. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and I was advised that the entire clutch needed to be replaced and I might have to replace the flywheel. I was advised the clutch was considered a wear item and could not be replaced under warranty. However, due to the sudden and premature nature of the failure, I am speaking with Mazda in an attempt to have the vehicle fixed under warranty.

2011 Mazda speed3. New off the lot and clutch fails in 30 miles. . . Same day! after "repair", clutch again fails next day, ~120 miles. 2 clutch failures in 2 days of use, ~150 miles. Failed while driving. Dealer/Mazda claim "wear" item. . . Our fault! fighting via lemon law and mechantability.