Clutch Mazda: problems by model and engine

Documented faults, from most to least important

Severity × frequency. Below each one, the Mazda models it appears in.

- High severityFrequency: Occasionale-Skyactiv D 3.3Clutch between engine and electric motor that does not re-engage after brakingAfter hard braking, the clutch that links the petrol/diesel engine and the electric motor may fail to re-engage and the car does not respond to the accelerator. Mazda fixes it by reprogramming the transmission control unit (campaign AR043A).
In CX-60
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalMazda CX-60Transmission control module (TCM) software: the engine and electric motor clutch may not re-engage after brakingYes: campaign AR043A corrects a software fault in the transmission control module (TCM) which, after braking, can stop the clutch between the engine and the electric motor from re-engaging; the car may not respond to the accelerator. It is fixed by reprogramming the module at an authorised workshop.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalMazda 2 IClutch wear and hard-to-engage gears on the 1.4 MZ-CD dieselOn the Mazda 2 DY 1.4 MZ-CD diesel, the Gebrauchtwagenberater notes that the clutch fairly often forces unplanned visits to the garage and that the gears are hard to engage. The source gives no mileage or cost.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalMazda 6 IIPremature clutch wear and difficulty engaging first gearThe manual gearbox clutch on the Mazda6 GH has limited durability and at times first gear is hard to engage at the first attempt, according to a German used-car guide; fiches-auto.fr also records a clutch failure case among the owners consulted.

By Mazda model

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Engines and gearboxes involved

e-Skyactiv D 3.31 fault

Parts for your Mazda for faults with the clutch

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Frequently asked questions

What faults with the clutch do Mazda cars have?

In 3 models from Mazda there are 4 documented faults with the clutch. The most important: clutch between engine and electric motor that does not re-engage after braking, transmission control module (TCM) software: the engine and electric motor clutch may not re-engage after braking and clutch wear and hard-to-engage gears on the 1.4 MZ-CD diesel. Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and the repair cost.

Which Mazda models have the most problems with the clutch?

Mazda CX-60 (2 faults), Mazda 2 I (1 fault) and Mazda 6 II (1 fault).

Which Mazda engines have faults with the clutch?

e-Skyactiv D 3.3 (1 fault).