Mazda CX-5 owners have reported 197 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (111 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (76 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Headlight humming / headlight unit failure. Known issue with Mazda but they refuse to repair unless I pay $2k for a new headlight. Vehicle has less than 50k miles and this is a know issue for 2019-2023 cx5s. Read details...
The contact owns a 2016 Mazda motor corp. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the drivers side headlight had became inoperable . No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The vehicle had not repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. Read details...
The front drivers side daytime running lights on my 2016 Cx-5 have failed after two years and 38900 miles. You cannot replace the "bulb" for a few dollars. You must replace the entire light unit that includes low beam, high beam, turn signal, and daytime running lights (drl). Read details...
Headlights, low beam. I've had my Cx-5 touring since I bought it new in July 2013. I always noticed how the headlights, when turned on, are very bright for a split second, then instantly dims down lower. This happened all the time the first 2 years driving it. Read details...
The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Cx-5. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the contact noticed through a store’s glass window that the daytime running lights were not functioning. The contact checked the lights and noticed that the lights would not display or activate properly. Read details...