Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2012 Mazda MAZDA3

Table 1 shows three common exterior lighting related problems of the 2012 Mazda MAZDA3. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (21 problems). The second most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (nine problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Mazda MAZDA3

Problem Category Number of Problems
Headlights problems
21
Exterior Lighting problems
9
Fog Light Switch problems
1

Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2012 Mazda MAZDA3

The Headlights problem

There has always been a massive voltage drop when slowing down or lowering speed. Happens consistently in all driving conditions, highway/city, nighttime/daytime. This leads to all interior lights and more importantly, headlights dimming and flashing whenever the engine speed drops.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

2012 Mazda3i 5dr hatchback. Persistent issue with headlights, both low beam and high beam, as well as interior lighting and other lighting. The headlights flicker for several seconds any time the brake pedal is applied. Interior lighting also flickers when brake pedal is applied.   Read details...

The Fog Light Switch problem

My headlight housing has condensation and that in turn has caused my hid lights to fail. I have read over an over that Mazda's from 2010-2011 have this particular problem. Why do they not take this issue seriously. I was told by a Mazda in lexington, ky that this would cost me in excess of $600.   Read details...


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