2010 clutch shudder

[Fred]

New 6 speed hatch sounds and feels like it is shuddering in 1st and reverse. Almost seems like it is high geared in both 1st and reverse and that is causing it to shudder and make an unusual clutch sound to boot. Took it to dealer and younger service rep said not unusual. I have not driven any sticks for a number of years but this was not normal 20 years ago with stick shifts. Anyone else experiencing the same on their 2010 or more recent models. Love the car but would like to know if this needs correcting or what the heck is causing the shudder. I can accept normal but would like to know the cause. Thanks all.......

 

[not yellow]

don't know if this helps, but i have experienced the shudder effect in my '03 P5 that i bought brand new. only occasionally, and only on the first couple accelerations after start up. never an issue after it warmed up. even experienced it a few times in my MSP. never had it checked out, but at least you know you are not alone!

 

[DARK R3]

New 6 speed hatch sounds and feels like it is shuddering in 1st and reverse. Almost seems like it is high geared in both 1st and reverse and that is causing it to shudder and make an unusual clutch sound to boot. Took it to dealer and younger service rep said not unusual. I have not driven any sticks for a number of years but this was not normal 20 years ago with stick shifts. Anyone else experiencing the same on their 2010 or more recent models. Love the car but would like to know if this needs correcting or what the heck is causing the shudder. I can accept normal but would like to know the cause. Thanks all.......

bring it to the dealer.(wrc)

 

[Fred]

Discussed with dealer service mgr who recognized the shudder. He stated that mazda clutches are unique and the shudder is probably being caused by torque in the system. I will be keeping an eye on it and reporting back if there is a change. Appears that there may be less shudder after 2K miles than when new.

 

[blk10maz3]

Yeah well dont be to sure on that I am over 3k and it still does it ....

 

[zooma]

Ditto here. New 2010 Mazda 6 speed hatch with clutch shudder. Dealer admits it and says that it is "normal". I'm not so sure. I've have owned vehicles with clutches for over 25 years. The only other shudder I had was when I replace the clutch and messed it up.

 

[plv]

Clutch shudder happens because the clutch is grabbing on to the flywheel too well rather than slipping. Not really an issue. I prefer it this way rather than having a softer clutch and having to replace it earlier.

 

[Antonio DiMarco]

2010 Mazda 6 speed?

Ditto here. New 2010 Mazda 6 speed hatch with clutch shudder. Dealer admits it and says that it is "normal". I'm not so sure. I've have owned vehicles with clutches for over 25 years. The only other shudder I had was when I replace the clutch and messed it up.

Was that a typo. DId you mean Mazdaspeed3?

 

[wingzero_]

Was that a typo. DId you mean Mazdaspeed3?

No I think it was just improper grammar and mis-use of commas. It should probably read...


New 2010 Mazda, 6 speed ,hatch

But would be better written this way:

New 2010 Mazda 3 hatch with a six speed.

 

[zooma]

Was that a typo. DId you mean Mazdaspeed3?

It was a typo which produced improper grammar.
Should have been "2010 Mazda 3, 6 speed"
Thanks for your replies.