Used 2010 Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews
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catastrophic clutch failure at 14k miles
natdallas, Dallas, TX, 06/15/2011
Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
24 of 28 people found this review helpful
I've really enjoyed driving this car. I've driven two manual hondas, one subaru and an old datsun. Never any clutch problems. My 2010 Mazda 3 had a tight clutch one day, and then in the course of a day and a half, the clutch engaged the gear only partially--losing power--and finally, with a snapping sound, no power at all. Miriam Stevens (at Mazda North America Customer Care) gave the impression that Mazda does not care about premature clutch failures on this car. I mentioned the many web-postings about customers with similar clutch failures that appear out of nowhere, ending in sudden failure. This issue is not the result of wear and tear. Want to call lawyer.
2010 Mazda 3 Hatchback 2.5 manual
tazbird, 09/01/2014
Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
No adjustments required by dealer from day one to present. 55,000 km and have only replaced the battery. Two trips from Ontario to Florida, and one trip to Virginia. Excellent value and fun to drive. My third Mazda.
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There's a reason for all this love.
jbevel, 07/07/2009
Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I compared this ride to the Honda Civic, Toyota Matrix, and Scion xB. Test drove all of them... saving the Mazda for last. What did the Mazda do that the other cars did not? It put a big fat smile on my face. I had to leave the dealer, knowing that I could not negotiate for this car... at the moment (I wanted it too much!) It's an excellent value for under $20K. Great attention to detail, excellent interior, fantastic to drive. The Dynamic Stability Control is awesome, turn it off to squeal tires...and to really feel the difference it makes! Love the ways it says "zoom-zoom" when I get in... then... "hello" when I turn it on.... then "goodbye" when I leave. LoL.
Zoom Zoom, Indeed
GBA47, 07/07/2010
Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Okay, so at 62 I'm a little outside the core demographic, but who cares. This thing rocks. Highest grin factor since my 1972 Capri V6. But Mazdas are supposed to be like that. What has completely blown me away is the rock solid structure and superb build quality. Wow, what a car. Mileage so far is at 24.5, with a best of 29.9 and worst 20.5, about what I expected. It should improve as I get more miles on it, and if I can keep my foot out of it (nah).
Sticky and Clutchless
Tony Door, Boca Raton, FL, 01/14/2016
Mazda 3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful
The dash melted last year and of course it was out of warranty. Fortunately, the dealer agreed to cover the cost of the part while I had to pay the labor ($302). Yesterday I had to take the car in for a complete clutch replacement, also out of warranty, for an amount of $1600. I've learned that the replacement clutch is a redesigned assembly, most certainly as a result of a flawed original design. What other stock vehicle needs a clutch replacement at 34k miles?
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