Table 1 shows four common exterior lighting related problems of the 2011 Mazda CX-7. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (twelve problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Headlights problems | |
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Tail Light Switch problems | |
| Brake Light problems |
The headlight bulbs burn out multiple times a year and on top of that, the lens have fogged up to the point that I was forced to replace the headlamps. The car was not drivable during dusk, night and dawn hours. The fog seems to be from the inside, since no amount of exterior cleaning would help. Read details...
I can not see at night. I have replaced the bulbs several times, and tried the most expensive bulbs. Nothing helps. You can only see with the high beams on, and that’s not safe for other drivers Read details...
Defective taillight assembly. They are both "melting" from the inside and have reported to the dealer and warranty carriers to no avail. They responded that I must have changed the bulbs for aftermarket ones and that could have possibly overheated and melted the assembly. Read details...