Three problems related to exterior lighting have been reported for the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 based on all problems reported for the 2008 MAZDA3.
The taillights internal red housing is melting on both driver and passenger sides and making a safety issue for visibility. This internal red housing or fixture surrounds the brake/light bulb. This is a hatchback and I have seen other Mazda 3 hatches with the same issue. Also everyone is having this issue even other Mazdas in this year range that I have seen/read online.
On my Mazda3 I have noticed that driving at night has become more difficult due the head lights were not shining bright enough. I noticed now during the day time that the head light clear covers are corroded. It looks like there is condensation inside the head light cover housing and it has corroded the light covers. It reduces visibility that can cause dangerous conditions at night. I;m afraid I could hit something or someone not being able to fully see them.
Tail-lights overheat causing the taillights to go out and melting sockets and red lenses. Replaced socket assemblies (oem) and bulbs (oem), then had to replace lens assemblies because white light comes out instead of red. About 3-year later the problem is recurring (taillight out intermittently, socket melted, and sense starting to melt. ).
| Tail Light Switch problems | |
| Headlights problems | |
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Brake Light problems | |
| Back Up Lights problems |