The clutch pedal assembly fails while driving when the 2004-2008 mazda rx-8 reaches around 45,000 miles. When the pedal fails you may not be able to take the car out of gear or put it back into gear. This could cause an accident if it happens while driving at a high rate of speed. Luckily, when it happened to me I was leaving a stop sign about one block from my home. Many people on an rx-8 forum (rx8club.com), have had the same problem occur and it is typically near 45,000 miles. Mazda does not cover this problem under warranty and they have not issued a recall.
2005 Mazda RX-8 transmission complaints
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1. This seems to be a manufacturer defect and poor choice of materials for the clutch pedal assembly. 2. The car in question is a 2005 mazda rx8. The clutch pedal eventually had movement left-to-right and the welds on the pedal assembly broke. I was left unable to put the car in gear and had to tow the car to the dealership. 3. The entire clutch pedal assembly was replaced by a local mazda dealership under bumper-to-bumper warranty. However, they did clearly state that the exact same part was used to replace it. There have been no revisions to the welds and the clutch pedal started creaking again!
The clutch bracket on my vehicle broke and almost caused me to have an accident in an intersection. I can barely shift now and after reading about it I see that several others have had the same issue.
My clutch pedal on my 2005 mazda rx8 snapped while changing gears (3-4) on the freeway. Last month there were noises coming from the clutch pedal [squeaking] and after the pedal snapped the pedal does not fully pop back all the way up. In order to get the pedal in the right position I have to get my foot under the pedal while driving in order to pull the pedal up in the right position. [every time I switch gears] in order to correct the failure [which was the weak welds on the clutch assembly snapped] I have to get it rewelded and add extra support welds.
I have experienced the typical signs of a faulty clutch pedal. I have done research on the subject and I am experiencing the same issues as the people had before their clutch broke. This issue started around two months ago. The pedal squeaks very loud and has give from side to side as well as in and out. I have a 2005 mazda rx8, 6 speed manual transmission.
The clutch pedal on my 2005 mazda rx-8 is extremely squeaky and seems to be on the verge of breaking. When pressed down upon, it squeaks and it also moves left and right more than it should. I have read dozens of other reports of the clutch pedal actually snapping and I am quite worried that my clutch pedal is close to breaking as well.
My clutch pedal broke again on my rx8 (twice in the same year) follow my link for the story, mazda needs to get their '!@#$% together. Http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?p=3262664#post3262664.
2005 mazda rx8 with 53,000 miles. Clutch pedal has been squeaking for the past 8-10k miles. I complained on 2 separate occasions to mazdas service department and they did nothing. Today my clutch pedal snapped off while I was driving. Mazda needs to use better welding on the bracket. The two spot welds don't hold up for very long.
It started to click and squeak. I was driving through the intersection when the pedal bracket snapped when me and my children almost got hit by a coal truck because of this. I had to take it to my dads shop and weld it which I'm still unsure of how long it will last since the metal is thin and it is squeaking again.
1. For a few weeks prior to the failure, I heard squeaking coming from the clutch pedal each time I used it. 2. The clutch pedal bracket, which holds the clutch pedal to the body of the car, snapped off, rendering the clutch inoperable and the car unable to engage/change gears. 3. The clutch bracket and clutch pedal had to be replaced with oem parts.
I had my 2005 mazda rx-8 towed to the dealership and was told that my clutch pedal assembly was broken and was making it difficult to drive and shift gears, I believe it's a safety hazard and is poor workmanship. I've heard that this is very common on rx-8's that aftermarket companies are producing clutch pedal reinforcement kits. You know it's really a problem when aftermarket companies address and flaw in a product. Especially when it's part of the clutch and safety of the car. And it's not even covered under warranty, which is horrible. Not only did they produce a flimsy product, but now I have to pay to have it fixed.
I have a 2005 mazda rx8 and for the past 2 years the dealership has replaced my clutch pedal assembly 3 times because of a loud squeal when pressing the clutch pedal. My most recent visit they replaced it again.. The other night I was out with my girlfriend driving long distances and my pedal began to feel really strange and it didn't seem to want to shift properly.. I drop her off and I go home the next morning I wake up to clean my car and I back up and then move forward and my shifter is completely stuck! And the clutch pedal is literally touching the brake pedal.. I tried to see I could still turn the car on and the pedal stuck to the floor as if there were no clutch fluid.. Fortunately we were not driving when this happened but this is a danger to many people who are driving manual transmissions. Upon inspection the thins bracket that holds the assembly together was torn... The vehicle will be at the dealership for the next few days for repairs.. It has 49,600 miles approx.
Clutch assembly faulty design. While driving and shifting gears (manual transmission) the clutch pedal assembly snaps, resulting in the loss of ability to shift gears. After pulling over to the side of the road, the car had to be started in 1st gear to drive to safety. The thin metal tears away from around one of the bolts that holds the assembly to the firewall. This is happening on other rx-8's of people I associate with to the point that welding up the old bracket is becoming common. Mazda has not come up with a stronger assembly since they introduced the rx-8 in 2004. The alternatives to correct the issue (out of warranty) is to: (a) purchase a new one from mazda. (b) have your old assembly welded or purchase a remanufactured welded one. (c) purchase a bracket that adds support to the assembly I did both b & c, welded and added support.
My mazda rx-8 has a manual transmission, and the clutch bracket just broke off for no special reason. It is to my understanding that under any circumstances these components should not break. Mazda did fix it for me. Funny thing is mazda tech line saids this is a *one time warranty repair* only. This clutch bracket problem is a very well known issue in the rx-8 community, but mazda just keep replacing broken brackets and wait for user's warranty period is over. I just do not understand what do mazda mean by "one time repair" only. What I concern now is that. What if the clutch bracket breaks when im driving on the highway at 50 miles an hour? It will not be funny and I might just die. Another thing is that, mazda always try to blame it on aftermarket parts for their own failure. There should be a lot of rx-8 user complaining about this clutch bracket issue. Please check.
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