Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA3

Table 1 shows three common exterior lighting related problems of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA3. The number one most common problem is related to the tail light switch (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake light (one problem).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Mazda MAZDA3

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Tail Light Switch problems	3
Brake Light problems	1
Exterior Lighting problems	1

Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA3

The Tail Light Switch problem

Red tail light lens melted so when you turn on the lights, the tail lights look white instead of red. Did this to both right and left side tail lights using original bulbs. I purchased two new tail light assemblies and installed them myself. Read details...

The Brake Light problem

Red tail / brake light lenses are melted by bulb. Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

Brake lights are causing the top of the tail light to melt on the housing. Read details...

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