Issue ID | 810082 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10350140 |
Manufacurer | MAZDA MOTOR CORP |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | MAZDA6 |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 17/07/10 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The clutch on my mazda 6 no longer works correctly and i only have 33,248 miles on my car. Mazda usa said there's nothing they can do about it. They said before they'd even consider any help, i should take it to a mazda dealer (17 miles from my house) and have it diagnosed ($110 for diagnostic testing). In order to get it there, i'd have to have it towed because it's so far from where i live, i'd have to pay for the tow to and from the dealership. The cost estimate for the mazda dealer to replace my clutch is $1000-$1300. They went on to state that if it is a defective item, before helping me, they'd look to see whether i was "loyal" in getting the car serviced with one of their dealers. The closest dealer is 17 miles away, am i supposed to drive that far for an oil change? I bought the car in 2005 brand new from santa monica mazda which has since closed down. The clutch went out while i was driving on the freeway and i've been driving manual cars for 20+ years. This is not fair and mazda doesn't care. They really suck... As this clutch should have lasted 100,000 miles. The consumer stated mazda replaced the clutch on september 2, 2010 under the goodwill program. The issue has been resolved. Updated ivoq 10/08/10*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33248 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LOS ANGELES, CA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 07/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
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