Exterior Lighting Problems of Mazda CX-7

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.

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The headlights are horrible for night time driving. The low beam lights are nearly invisible, which leaves you no choice but to drive with high beam lights and still poses a serious safety risk. Vehicle was taken to dealership and asked if there had been any recalls on the headlights because they’re very dangerous, can’t see anything at night.

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During a rainy evening I could not see with the wipers on max speed and the headlights on low beam. I couldn't see the road unless a car was in front of me or I turn on my high beams. My son was in the car with me and several times I had to go at a crawling speed and still barely stayed on the road because of low visibilty. This has happened more than once and I feel unsafe driving now because I feel like I'm driving with no lights on at all these days without rain and rain makes it 10x worse.

Just bought this car used and the very first night I realized that the headlights are very very very dim. After online research, it seems this is a common issue with make model&year.

The headlights are unsafe! extremely dim. We have replaced the bulbs and gotten great led lights but the issue is still there. Sometimes I feel like my lights aren’t even on but they are, I cannot see. Please can you fix this. They just keep getting worse. I would have to drive with high beams on just to be safe. I don’t drive at night in my car if I don’t absolutely need to because of this issue.

Recently got this car and am fixing it up. Vehicle's headlights function but are dysfunctional. Night driving is impossible as per nearly nonexistent illumination of roadway. Don't know how to fix/upgrade. Wanted to give this vehicle to my florida student but now hesitate as florida's roadways are not illuminated. Have seen many posts relative hereto, even when the vehicle was new. A manufacturer's recall should issue for new improved headlights. Please advise on a fix for this essential vehicular safety function .

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Headlight to nowhere just started having horrible visibility it’s like if lights were off I change the bulbs several times leds h ids factory bulbs still results no good.

Low beam headlamps are extremely dim. Have bought new replacement headlamps and are still very dim. Bought both replacement headlamp housings thinking wiring could be compromised but that didn't help either. Replacing headlamps is difficult due to having to remove either the front tires or the front entire bumper assembly to switch out lamps. No fog lights are present on this model so makes driving at night very difficult. And unsafe.

The headlights are too dim for safe night driving. Bulbs also fail yearly. This is a common problem reported with 2012 Mazda cx7.

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We purchased a set of headlights and taillights via amazon from perde on 12/8/20 after verifying they would fit the vehicle-confirmed with the description provided online. The product that was delivered is defective and presents a fire/electrical safety concern. We installed them, which we had issues initially with the turn signals. While we worked to figure that piece out, we left in the new ones as the ones we had to replace were in worse shape. About a month after they were installed we noticed the headlights weren't working so replaced the bulbs-one of which appeared to be burned/melted. We thought this was a fluke, replaced the bulbs and this worked for a little while. Then about another month passes, my son was pulled over by the police due to both taillights being out. This also presents a safety issue with other drivers on the road not being able to see the vehicle at night. When we inspected the taillights, we found that both taillights bulbs had also burned/melted and the socket appeared to have burn marks on them. We believe this is a major safety issue given it could have caused an electrical fire in the vehicle. I have photos of this, and we still have the headlights and taillights we have since replaced with a different manufacturer. There were no warning lights on the vehicle, this was discovered after we pulled them off to inspect after having numerous issues replacing bulbs. When I contacted the company today their responses do not seem to indicate any concern on their part about this issue. They offered to replace them, however, there is no way I am going to put their parts on any of my vehicles ever again.

No matter the bulbs I use, the headlights are always dim. This is incredibly unsafe for night driving.

Mazda has messed up headlights and it is very dangerous. I have to drive with high beams on continuously! the low beams point straight down to the road, looks like even with the bumper, you cannot see anything. It looks like you don’t have lights on. Took it to dealer and they say it’s the housing and it’s a Mazda thing and don’t do anything to fix it. I have tried every bulb available for Mazda and nothing helps. They need to fix this. I see several owners with the same complaints! please don’t overlook this as it is very dangerous and may cause deaths.

Dim lights keep burning out all other lights work fine.

Both low beam head lights keep going out. I have had the car for 3 years in July and I've had to get get each light changed 3 times already. When I get one side fixed the other one goes out.

The low beam head lights are very dim, replaced bulbs several times and can not see 10 feet in-front of car. Took to dealer and they replaced a part on both low beam head lights but I still cannot see 10 feet in-front of vehicle.

I noticed tailights looked funny, so I removed them to inspect them. To my surprise there were melted holes in the taillight, and burn/charred marks on 2 of the light receptacles. Also having problems with front head light burning out. This appears to be a major defect with this model, every owner I have spoke with has same problem.

Shortly after purchasing vehicle replaced timing, turbo, exaust, ball joints, tie rod ends & much more. Timing was first, then driving and turbo went out. 2 days ago car sitting in driveway, not running, started smoking from under hood, butst into flames and burnt up. Mazda said no recalls, clearly not true according to website. Almost burnt my house also as it was sitting in driveway and couldnt be moved. If we would have been inside the car, I doubt we would of had time to get pulled over & out as thats how quick it burnt!.

I have my Mazda 2010 cx7 on 3-11-2017. When the dealer give me to me. The Mazda have this. They star with the light on in air bag and other time. The other problem is when use the swith and put the light there change and I'm think there have problem electrical and in the rim. The Mazda running but they have a couple problem. And unknown situation the only fixed is the lower control arm. Because when am going ovethere they told me the only recall have is that want. The lower control arm.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Mazda Cx-7. The contact stated that the excessive moisture in the exterior headlamps. The contact stated the failure occurred after inclement weather. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the vehicle's headlamps experienced excessive moisture and the headlamp assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000. Kh.

Low beam headlights are so poor that they barely illuminate the roadway when driving at night. I've replaced them with sylvania silverstar max bulbs as well as tried led bulbs and neither help. Makes the car almost worthless to drive at night due to the limited visibility. It has slowly gotten worse since my purchase of the vehicle in 2016.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Mazda Cx-7. The contact stated that the low beams shorted more than five times and an independent mechanic had to replace the head lamp assemblies multiple times. The contact had to utilize the high beams each time the failure occurred. In addition, the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v356000 (air bags) and 16v593000 (suspension). The contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine when the dealer may be able to schedule the recall repairs and to report the electrical failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. Parts distribution disconnect. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Head lights are very dim. Can not drive the car at night. I have replaced the lights 2 times with no improvement.

I tried to call a dealer at Mazda but they do not call me back for the recall. I will try again but I think they going to charged me. I can't afford it. How can you help me please? I can't drive at night because the front light has fog inside and I can't barely see. I can't stop quick because the break are bad and trembling the whole car including the wheel. The air bags on the computer signal is on all the time as well for the light. The breaks are really bad ! most of the time on the highway. It is an unsafe car. System is not reliable. I want to get ride of this dangerous car ASAP.

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Dim headlamp bulbs burn out repeatedly . Have owned vehicle 5 months and have changed 4 times.

Just realized after changing back light that both side of rear lights have exactly the same problem , light bulbs are getting extremely hot during using and this burnt the plastic part that is part of the rear lights.

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Mazda Cx-7. The contact stated that the front head lamps would not project more than 10 feet in front of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer and new bulbs were installed, however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the lens cover was foggy and stated that the high beams had to be engaged while driving at night. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000. Sw.

Low beam headlights burn out every 6 months, no matter the quality of bulb. Casings are discolored on the inside and light doesn't project beyond about 4 feet, doesn't reach the car bumper in front of me. Cannot be corrected with lens cleaning kits or improved with brighter bulbs. Very dangerous. I cannot see in low light or dark at all. I've had this car since 2013 and it gets progressively worse. Many forums online with same issue reported.

Mazda got stuck and had no power the first time second time happened October 9,2013 car kept shutting off and finally could not move. Turbo once again twice in 5 months and I only had this pre-owned vehicle for 7 months.

Purchased vehicle on 2/27/2011. 1) Dec 27 2011 replaced drivers headlamp. 2) 4/18/12 battery issue. Car would need jump starts randomly 3) 8/18/12 passenger headlam replaced 4) 11/5/12 battery replaced 5) 12/21/12 drivers headlamp replaced 6) 7/1/13 drivers headlamp replaced. Went to 2 different dealers to replace items. Both dealers assured me there is nothing wrong with electrical and it was just one of those things. Unfortunatley 4 headlamps and a battery within 2 years of owning the vehicle is just right.

I purchased the 2010 Mazda cx7 vehicle about nine months ago. I frequently do not drive the vehicle because I feel it is unsafe under many conditions. The dash lights are inadequate and make it almost impossible to know how fast you are traveling day or night. I am afraid I will be ticketed for traveling too slow or too fast when the instrument panel is so poorly lighted. I have looked at other 2010 and 2011 models, and they are all the same, poorly lighted. I recently spoke to someone with another model who had the same complaint. I feel that it is unsafe and should be recalled. I have no other complaints about the vehicle at this time.

Normal low light beam is cut off by the design of the surrounding hood area of the vehicle. This design factor cuts off the projected beam and limits the distance of clear visibility. The problem was described during dealer service and was told, that is how it was designed. No adjustment of light is possible in order to improve the night low beam visibility. The high beam is not affected & seems unobstructed. For daylight running lights it would be acceptible but for limiting night light projection by design is questionable. Is there a requirement for low beam minimum projection? if so, the issue needs studied & corrected. This presents a safety concern since distance visable on low beam is decreased & obstructed. Any explanation or help in this matter is appreciated.

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Algae forms between the rear taillight clear lens and moulded gray inner housing. Because the 2 pieces are glued together a person cannot get to the algae to clean it . The algae forms where there is missing adhesive to bond the 2 pieces together.