Exterior Lighting Problems of Mazda CX-7

Mazda CX-7 owners have reported 93 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (45 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (32 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Mazda CX-7


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Mazda CX-7

The Headlights problem

No accidents has happened, but the low beam headlights keep blowing out. I have to have them replaced every 3-6 months. Obviously there is a problem. Upon doing search on internet, I notice several complaints on this problem.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

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...

The Tail Light Switch problem

Happen 2 days ago while driving I noticed a burning smell of plastic inside the cabin and upon inspection I traced it at the rear brake lights. The bulbs gets to hot and melting the plastic inside the housing of the tail light assembly.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

Both rear brake light bulbs melted through the light encasing.   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

Headlights blow numerous times in a year. When �operational��the headlights are very dim at night. I researched and this seems to be a reoccurring issue on many Mazda vehicles. I have tried to reach out to Mazda, with no response.   Read details...




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