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#403 of 475 Re: Mazda 3 2012 skyactiv faulty Manual Transmission [squiggly1] by boiglenoight

Sep 12, 2012 (6:02 pm)

Replying to: squiggly1 (Sep 06, 2012 1:42 am)
I have this same problem. Purchased this car about 3 weeks ago and noticed it right away. I thought at first that I was just rusty having driven an automatic for the previous 3 years. It's happened at least once a day since. The car randomly surges forward with the least amount of gas when shifting up or down into 3rd gear. Can occur at any time really, whether car is hot or cold as far as I can tell. Not to be dramatic about it, but if you're driving in busy traffic and not prepared for this when it happens, you could easily rear-end someone.
 
Contacted my salesman, will see what he can do for me.

#404 of 475 Re: Mazda 3 2012 skyactiv faulty Manual Transmission [boiglenoight] by squiggly1

Sep 13, 2012 (4:06 am)

Replying to: boiglenoight (Sep 12, 2012 6:02 pm)
The more people that report this, the better. I see no drama in concern for a potential accident.
 
I agree with the potential accident issue. This has been discussed with my dealership as well. I made it very clear that I wanted to know who was liable if such an event did occur. I was told the manufacturer was, not the retailer.

#405 of 475 Re: Mazda 3 2012 skyactiv faulty Manual Transmission [squiggly1] by squiggly1

Sep 13, 2012 (8:14 am)

Replying to: squiggly1 (Sep 13, 2012 4:06 am)
Here is a link to another forum I have been following with people having similar issues
 
http://mazda3revolution.com/forums/2010-mazda-3-engine-performance/11419-skyacti- v-downshifting-surging.html

#406 of 475 Re: Mazda 3 2012 skyactiv faulty Manual Transmission [squiggly1] by squiggly1

Sep 28, 2012 (8:29 am)

Replying to: squiggly1 (Sep 13, 2012 8:14 am)
Another complaint recently posted via safercar.gov
 
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MAZDA MAZDA3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED AGAINST A CEMENT POLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO FURTHER INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

#407 of 475 2012 Mazda 3 Clutch Problem by kgroth13

Sep 28, 2012 (3:25 pm)

I was wondering if anyone else had this problem. I was going around 40mph in 4th gear and i hit the clutch to go into neutral. The clutch felt normal, and then clicked down farther, which was weird. I went around the corner and tried to put it in 2nd. I wouldn't go down until i almost had to force it. It felt like it was grinding so i pulled over. I put it back in neutral and turned the car off. The clutch pedal was stuck to the floor so i had to pull it back up with my hand. When i turned it back on, it wouldn't go into any gear at all. The car is only 2 months old and only has 2500 miles on it. They are trying to tell me i'm misdriving it. They took it for a test drive and nothing happen, it was fine. Today it happened again and i had to have it toed back to Mazda. They are now saying that the clutch is burnt up and that its all my fault and are trying to charge me $1400 because its not covered by the warranty. Has anyone else experienced this?!?! PLEASE HELP!!!

#408 of 475 Re: Mazda 3 2012 skyactiv faulty Manual Transmission [dokies] by mickrock

Oct 04, 2012 (8:15 pm)

Replying to: dokies (Jul 29, 2012 8:35 pm)
Hey there,
I have exactly the same issue as you (2012 Mazda 3 with Skyactiv). surging of accelerator when gearing down from 4th to 3rd and same going up. I also have issues with the transmission not wanting to go into gear, mostly from 3rd to 4th, sometimes 4th to 5th and sometimes 6th. Same issue gearing down. Sticky. Always intermittent, never a consistent issue. Dealership told us to drive car for 1500 kms to see if issue goes away. It has not. Going back to dealer next week and will get you an update.

#409 of 475 Re: Mazda 3 2012 skyactiv faulty Manual Transmission [mickrock] by squiggly1

Oct 05, 2012 (2:02 pm)

Replying to: mickrock (Oct 04, 2012 8:15 pm)
Can't wait for the update.
 
I should have a data recorder in my car in a couple weeks so I can tell it to record what the car was just doing when the issue occurs. Can't wait to see what comes of that.
 
So frustrating.

#410 of 475 Re: Mazda 3 2012 skyactiv faulty Manual Transmission [squiggly1] by squiggly1

Oct 06, 2012 (1:24 am)

Replying to: squiggly1 (Oct 05, 2012 2:02 pm)
Below are two web addresses where someone can formally complain about this acceleration issue. Bringing this issue to the individual dealers attention is also imperative.
 
One is SaferCar.gov the other is Transport Canada. The more people that voice their complaint about this issue, the more likely something will get done about it.
 
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/index.xhtml
 
https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/PCDB-BDPP/fc-cp.aspx?lang=eng
 
Thanks.

#411 of 475 Re: Mazda 3 2012 skyactiv faulty Manual Transmission [squiggly1] by squiggly1

Oct 25, 2012 (4:00 pm)

Replying to: squiggly1 (Oct 06, 2012 1:24 am)
Had another incident yesterday afternoon. This time though I had the data recorder and was able to mark the data for Mazda Canada Inc. to review. Apparently, the recorder is constantly recording and I just had to "mark" the data (i.e. tapped the brake X amount of times, note the time and date and then turn the car off for at least 30 seconds when it was safe to do so, to give the engineers a starting point).
 
The car is now back at the dealers until it is repaired, replaced or bought back. I refuse to drive it as I do not feel safe driving it after the near miss I had yesterday (almost rear ended the car in front of me).
 
The transmission appears suspect, but nothing is concrete until the data has been reviewed. I feel so relieved that the data is recorded and not having to drive that car. It is sad as the car is barely 4 months old with less than 4700 KM.
 
 

#412 of 475 Re: Mazda 3 2012 skyactiv faulty Manual Transmission [squiggly1] by dby

Oct 30, 2012 (11:01 am)

Replying to: squiggly1 (Oct 25, 2012 4:00 pm)
Squiggly 1 - I am having the exact same issues as you, and have been since I purchased my 2012 Mazda 3 GS-SKY 6MT in September. Mine is almost at 2000 KM now, and I have a service appt. booked in a week or so. However, when I talked on the phone to the service dept. they had never heard of the issue, and have never heard of being able to get a data recorder for a car.
 
Since you reference Mazda Canada, I am assuming that this data recorder you had installed on your car happened somewhere in Canada / is available in Canada? That was the first thing that the service department asked me, and I wasn't sure at the time. If you did obtain this in Canada, that will help me make a push for the data recorder as I am sure they will not be able to replicate the issue and will only waste my time.
 
Like you, this is a worry-some issue as the unpredictable and intermittent nature of the acceleration can get you into some pretty bad situations, and likely worse situations now that the possibility of snow falling is likely. To give you some extra information on my cars issues (in case it helps for anyone out there), my car will randomly accelerate when little or no gas is given during a downshift (generally into 3rd or second), and as well it tends to happen on turns (though not always). I have had the RPM jump anywhere between a few hundred and 1000 (which would put the total RPM up near 4500 or so), which provides a considerable "surprise" acceleration.
 
I would appreciate hearing about the results of your recent trip to the dealer with your recorded data when you hear back from them! I hope this issue gets solved for you.

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