Mazda Mazda 6 (2008 -) - 08 2.0 Clutch Shudder

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Mon 9 Jun 2008 20:20
08 2.0 Clutch Shudder - mjsharps
I have had my new Mazda 6 2.0 TS2 Petrol Estate now for 7 days and I am generally very impressed with it apart from a fault that it has developed with, what I believe to be the clutch. When I select reverse and go backwards at any speed other than really slow the clutch judders, sending vibrations through the car and gearbox. A couple of days ago the problem was only slight but this evening it was very concerning. I will be speaking to my dealer tomorrow but was wondering whether anyone else had noticed any shuddering?

My previous Mazda 6 would do it going forward when cold but I had hoped that they would have engineered out that problem.
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Mon 9 Jun 2008 20:40
08 2.0 Clutch Shudder - TurboD
Never had a Mazda personlly, although various people have said to me they are fine until they go wrong , then it costs big time!
But , I have had many cars new and old in my 45 years driving, and a juddering clutch is a sign of a PROBLEM. No car maker ( even BL) sold a new car with a juddering clucth.
So why did the dealer not spot this on the PDI?, that is the most worrying thing. Is it reject from someone else?, is it really unused?
Causes-
It could be , oil on the plate, loose mountings, broken clutch springs- at about 150K of course
Not a good start- hope they fix it fast.
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Mon 9 Jun 2008 21:52
08 2.0 Clutch Shudder - mjsharps
I am trying to look on it positively at the moment and I will see what the dealer makes of the problem.
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Tue 10 Jun 2008 22:29
08 2.0 Clutch Shudder - TimOrridge
My dads 07 tdi jetta did that from new, I dont think it is anything to worry about but still check if you are concerned. It never did it in forwards gear

Must be a DMF thing
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Sun 22 Jun 2008 01:15
08 2.0 Clutch Shudder - mjsharps
The dealer found a small amount of damage to the clutch plate, gained authorisation from Mazda to replace with a new one but this did not solve the problem. It still judders in reverse! I have my Mazda 6 back now whilst the dealer consults with Mazda on the way forward.
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Sun 22 Jun 2008 16:12
08 2.0 Clutch Shudder - Ben 10
Can you ask them for a temporary vehicle for a comparison to see if it a generic problem on the range?
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Thu 17 Jul 2008 21:54
08 2.0 Clutch Shudder - mjsharps
My Mazda has now been back at the dealer for nearly 3 weeks and both them and Mazda UK are unsure of what the problem is. Mazda have hired me a vehicle to be running around in while they speak to Mazda Japan, meanwhile, I have been considering my options and have decided to reject the vehicle. I am hopeful that Mazda will not put up a fight on the rejection issue and source me a new vehicle.
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