Mazda MAZDA3 owners have reported 158 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (82 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (46 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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...
Many modern trucks, suvs, and cars use led headlights that are excessively bright and create dangerous glare. When approaching these vehicles from the opposite direction, the headlights can be blinding — similar to having a flashlight shined directly into your eyes — causing temporary Read details...
My headlights dim and flicker, most noticeably when applying the brakes. It was barely noticable at first. My son-in-law, who is an auto and diesel mechanic, brought it to my attention in December 2017 when he was driving it. Read details...
I have had issues with the front and rear lights. Discovered that the socket to the headlight on the drivers side was melted when I went to replace the bulb. After replacing the socket the light worked only intermittently. Read details...
I have replaced at least 10 either headlights, fog lights or park lights on this car. Bought the car new and at least every month to two months I am replacing a bulb. Read details...