How much does it cost?
The replacement cost for a Mazda 3 clutch varies between $900 to $1500 on average depending on your year model, where you’re located and whether you get it done at a dealership or at a local mechanic. . The suggested cost here includes replacement of the clutch disc, pressure plate, throwout bearing, pilot bearing, resurfacing of the flywheel and labor.
How much time does it take?
The time taken to replace the clutch usually takes 4 to 5 hours for a skilled mechanic.
How much do the parts cost?
There are clutch kits available for the Mazda 3 which will cost anywhere between $210 to $415 depending on the brand, the year model, and what the kit comes equipped with, for example a kit with a spring hub would cost more than a kit with a rigid hub, some kits may have heavy duty pressure plates with better friction for street racing or some kits may include a flywheel as well as master and slave cylinders whereas others may not. Exedy and Luk are two well known brands that manufacture oem clutch kits.
Can I replace the clutch on my own?
There are videos you can watch on youtube which show you how to replace the clutch on a Mazda 3 from which you can assess yourself whether it’s a job you have the time for and can handle or whether you would prefer to give it to a mechanic.
| Model Year | Clutch Kit Cost | Total Replacement Cost(parts + Labor) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Mechanic | Dealership | ||
| 2004 | $210 – $250 | $900 – $1050 | $1100 – $1500 |
| 2005 | $210 – $250 | $900 – $1050 | $1100 – $1500 |
| 2006 | $210 – $250 | $900 – $1050 | $1100 – $1500 |
| 2007 | $210 – $250 | $900 – $1050 | $1100 – $1500 |
| 2008 | $250 – $450 | $950 – $1100 | $1150 – $1550 |
| 2009 | $250 – $450 | $950 – $1100 | $1150 – $1550 |
| 2010 | $315 – $415 | $1000 – $1150 | $1200 – $1600 |
| 2011 | $260 – $415 | $950 – $1100 | $1150 – $1600 |
| 2012 | $260 | $900 – $1050 | $1100 – $1500 |