Headlights Problems of Mazda MAZDA6 - part 1

The contact owns a 2004 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the driver’s and passenger’s side headlights were inoperable and failed to illuminate as needed. The contact replaced the bulbs, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the electrical wires had shorted out due defective wire coating. The mechanic attempted to fix the failure by covering the electrical wires, but the failure persisted. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 165,000.

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Led headlights on this model continue to flicker while driving at night at highway speeds become serious safety concern. Had vehicle inspected not alternator related to entire assembly workmanship issues. Company refuses to acknowledge it. Other complaints exist from other people.

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Headlight on both sides go out often. After having this issue far too many times, I looked online hoping to find a solution and discovered multiple Mazda owners are having same problem. Its a malfunction in the Mazda that needs to be fixed by Mazda this happened ever since I bought the car in 2011 I had to replace the headlight bulbs twice a year at least .

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Driver and passenger side headlights went out. It's not the fuse or the bulbs. This happened while driving at night forcing me to drive over two hours on back roads and freeway with my highbeams on to see.

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Passenger side headlight went out. It's not the fuse not the bulb. This was while driving forcing me to drive with my highbeams on so I could see.

My low headlight beams continue to burn out, especially the driver side. They were last replaced less than 2 weeks ago and the driver side is out again. I did a google search and there were multiple complaints of this happening to other people. What's worse is that for the low beams it has to be taken to a Mazda dealership to be replaced. It's a safety hazard and expensive!.

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I was driving down the freeway in the rain and the windshield wipers quit functioning. I pulled over and checked the fuses finding both fuses affecting the wipers were in working order. While pulled over, I also noticed my headlights were no longer on. I checked the fuses related to the headlights and these were also in working order. As I was not in a good location to leave my car for any period of time, I drove my car a few more miles down the road. During this time, the warning for the "Smart breaking system failure" also came on. I was able to get my vehicle into the dealership and they have diagnosed the problem as a failure of the front body control module. I noticed there is an active recall on the 2016 Mazda 3 for the very same issue. I asked the dealer about this and they said my vehicle is not affected by this recall. Based on the symptoms my car has, and being the same year as cars affected, I would strongly disagree.

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Headlight on driver side was burning out every other month needing replaced. Recently changed headlight and the bulb is fine but the adapter inside the assembly is burned and charred. Just went to change the passenger side and it has the same issue. Good bulb but the adapter to attach bulb is burned. Reading many complaints online about this being a common issue with 2012 Mazda 6. Including issues of lights going out while people are driving and having to tap on the headlight to get it to turn on.

I purchased this car in may 2016 with 68k miles on it. First month replaced both headlights because the drivers side went out. Figured ok no problem normal situation, replaced both due to good practice you don't just replace one. Fast forward 3 months later, think it was almost thanksgiving. It was getting dark, and I figured ok it seems way darker than it should. I pulled over to realize, I had no headlights. I proceeded up the road to where I knew an autozone was, and purchased a new set of sylvania long life bulbs, I think, I just know they were expensive, about $120. So I whipped out the credit card and purchased them along with a screw driver and pliers and proceeded to destroy my new carhart sweatshirt laying in the parking lot jamming my arms in the wheel wells to replace these bulbs. Yeah this was real fun considering it started to rain. Anyway, I won that battle, but little did I know I was going to lose the war! please see word document attached for rest of this nightmare. I ran out of space trying to describe it here.

I bought a Mazda 6 3 days ago and I replaced the headlight bulb because it wasn't working. When I opened the compartment I noticed that the entire u it was melting and smelled very hot. I had no turned on the headlights at this point and I removed the bulb from the electrical unit. This could have easily caught on fire.

Headlight on both sides go out often. After having this issue far too many times, I looked online hoping to find a solution and discovered multiple Mazda owners are having same problem. Its a malfunction in the Mazda that needs to be fixed by Mazda. This is extremely dangerous at night to have happening way to often. As for the air bag- ive had my Mazda to a Mazda dealership for the recalls and the air bag was kne of them. Since then, twice now, the 'airbag/front seat belt pretensioner system malfunction' light is flashing while driving. I looked it up, and by the sounds of it, my airbag is malfunctioning?! another dangerous situation on the Mazda 6.

Right front headlamp repeatedly goes out and it's neither the bulb nor the fuse! subsequently stuck driving home with high beams (to see well enough to navigate safely) but fearful the glare creates a safety issue for opposing traffic - a twofer! note; banging on the side of headlamp assembly with closed fist 'sometimes' has it come back to life. Looked online and - surprise, surprise - there are lots of complaints about this same thing! sadly, I'm afraid someone's going to get killed and I just hope not to be involved. . Read more...

Just like all the online discussion boards indicate, my driver's headlight does not turn on regularly. Once I could fix it by hitting on the headlight assembly, but now that does not work any more. Bulb is fine.

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Tl the contact owns a 2012 Mazda 6. The contact stated that there was an internal electrical failure that caused the headlights to burn out. The contact replaced the headlight sockets twice on each side and noticed that the area was melting around the front head lamp assembly sockets. Russ darrow Mazda of madison (5234 high crossing blvd, madison, WI 53718, (877) 369-8081) was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to have a dealer repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

The low beam headlights on the vehicle are known to go out because of a �harness issue� after research numerous other Mazda owners are having the same isssue. This is whole stationary, in motion , city, highway, doesn't matter. A quick remedy is hitting the light and it'll turn back on. I received a ticket on a military base because of this. Im.

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Low beam intermittently turns off. Sometimes a firm slap on the headlight is a temporary resolution. I initially thought it was the bulb itself, had it replaced but the problem continued. There are lots of youtube videos on this issue. Mazda keeps telling that this is not a safety issue and they refuse to do anything. If they want to do business in the USA, they need to be safe or they need to go back.

Have to replace both low beam headlights every year. Now something has burned out or melted and a simple bulb replacement will not fix the constant reoccurring issue.

Headlight harness comes loose frequently, resulting in loss of headlight. Must either hit the headlight forcefully or manually secure headlight by removing wheel well. Hundreds of people on youtube have reportedly experienced the same defect. Uncertain whether this occurs while stationary or moving, but imagine vibration from motion will knock it loose again. This photo was taken after manually adjusting the right headlight via the harness in order to turn it back on. The right light is dimmer than the left, suggesting a ground issue.

While driving at night on multiple occasions one or both headlights would just go out presenting a very dangerous safety issue. This has resulted in multiple headlight replacements, 7 times in 5 years. This problem has occurred on city, highway, and country roads. Present mechanical shop has no idea why since all electrical systems seem to be working properly. I have the receipts for the headlight replacements if you should need them. I had the headlights replaced in October of 2016 due to going out on a country road without streetlights forcing me to drive with the high beams on and then I had to replace them again in February 19th of 2017 for going out again now after only 1000 miles since February I had to replace the left headlight for going out today March 21st, 2017. Like I listed earlier this is the 7th time in 5 years.

Headlights have repeatedly been replaced 3-2014 latest 3-2017 a total of 12 times this started at 20,662 miles, also brakes 3-2014 latest 2-2017 total of 9 times this started at 18,896 miles.

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Low beam headlight lamps work inconsistently. They stopped working when vehicle was stationary and turned off. They worked when I last used car, but stopped working when I started the car the next day. This has happened multiple times over 3. 5 years of ownership, and may be more susceptible to cold weather. Several firm raps on the lens seems to correct the issue, but many people wont know about this and will take car in for servicing by Mazda because replacing lamp requires you to remove wheel and wheel well in order to get access to the lamp. . Read more...

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Mazda 6. The contact stated that the headlights were very dim, which made it difficult to see the road at night while driving. Ourisman Mazda of rockville (located at 801 rockville pike, rockville, MD 20852, 301-424-7800) replaced the headlight bulbs twice; however, the failure remained. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they were unable to assist with the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was invalid. ## #vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly #vpic#.

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Can smell strong gas fumes, after filling gas tank. Also, gas tank leaking, after putting gas in tank, at half fill or full tank, get gas smells and leaking. While stationary and moving, can smell gas fumes. Headlights do not provide adequate visibility at night and during rainy weather. Headlights adequate only in high beam mode.

Low beam headlights turn off on their own with slight vibration, or knock that can be caused by either a pothole, bump in the road, or speed bump. I discovered on the internet that this, is a super common problem for all Mazda 6 (second generation) owners, and they have to bang their fists on the headlight assembly outside the vehicle to turn them on. I tried this method as well, and it worked for me despite being dangerous.

Headlights just stop working. I have to hit a bump in the road to turn it back on. Very disappointing.

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I have replaced my headlights several times over the course of a few months. I am no car expert but I know this is not normal nor safe. In addition they now shine very dime. After reading the complaints I see it's not just me but I am still taking it in. Tonight alone one of them just went out on one of the darkest roads in my neighborhood. I can't count how many times I've driven with high beams because my light (s) went out.

Have had the vehicle for one week. Headlights are unsafe. If one is to draw a line from 8 to 4 on the clock everything above that is not illuminated. Death trap. Mazda dealer will not take the car back or refund my money. I'm afraid to drive it at night.

Seems there is a problem with the headlights. . I have replaced the bulbs 3 times they are burning out repeatedly. . . I drive with my high beams more often than the low beams. . . I have been pulled over 4 times for one of the low beams being out. . . This is a bit unfair. . . . . I haven't ever in my life put so many bulbs into one car!! apparently a lot of people are having this same issue why isn't something being done?? obviously it's not something we caused.

Low beam headlights continually fail to work. I have had the bulbs replaced 3 x in 3 years as the owner and once again the low beams are out. After reading the complaints on this post it is clear Mazda has a problem that needs addressed. Driving with high beams on is dangerous and annoying to other drivers. I guess its time to buy something other than a Mazda.

Wiring system problem with front headlights results in loss of lighting, potential could cause fire.

I noticed my passenger side low beam was out on my 2012 Mazda6. After searching online for how to change the bulb, I found hundreds of people who had fixed the issue by lightly hitting the side of the headlight cover. I tried it and it fixed it! since it has gone out again (just a week later) and came back on when I went over a bumpy area in the road. I live in an area with a light ordinance and the roads are pitch black enough to see every star in the sky at night. This is a huge safety issue.

Seems to have happened overnight. Noticed just last night that neither of my low beams will turn on. Thought it was a weird coincidence that normally you notice when one light burns out but both? I have read online that this is an ongoing issue with a lot of Mazda makes and models and the fix is neither cheap nor time friendly. I will call a Mazda dealer tomorrow to find out their recommendation but I am sure its going to cost me a few hundred dollars to fix or even look at. Turns out the fix is smacking the top of the headlight to get it to come back on but this is only a temporary fix. .

The low beam headlights on the car take turns going out for some reason. I have had the car for five years, bought it brand new and have had to replace headlight bulbs at least 8 times. I have read several other review about the same issue. This is a safety issue, if we to be driving at night and both headlights go out that would be very dangerous. Second issue: every winter when it gets colder the cars electronic system seems to run much slower and the blue tooth, cd player, etc. Will not connect and there has bee three instances where the car will make a loud popping noise while it is in motion and the whole stereo system, blue tooth, dashboard lights will power off and I'll have to reset up the blue tooth.

I own a 2012 Mazda 6 which now has approx. 72,000 miles. The front low beam headlights went out while I was driving in a rainstorm at night. Luckily my high beams stayed functional. After pulling over to check out the issue I hit the driver side headlight assy (out of frustration) and the low beam light came on. I did the same to the other side and that light came on too. As soon as I started looking on the internet about this. I see that there are many people having the same issue with Mazda headlights. This presents a extremely dangerous situation while driving at night time and a less experienced driver may have panicked when the lights went out. I'm extremely concerned about this because my wife and daughter also drives this car but I don't feel safe with them driving at night now. Not to mention, this car is due for it's yearly inspection and it won't pass because the low beams are out. I doubt the mechanic will let me hit the lights to make them come on for the inspection. Especially to have them go out again as soon as I hit a bump or turn the lights off. As of 10-26-15, both of my low beams are out and now only the driver side will come on with a bump to the light. With this many people having the same safety issue, can you please explain to me why this is not a recall??? I hope nobody gets hurt in an accident while they're driving at night and then the lights suddenly go out. I live in an area where most roads do not have street lights, and there are a lot of deer and other animals crossing the road at night. Please help us in getting this issue resolved with Mazda before someone's child gets hurt or killed in an accident because of this issue!!! thank you very much for investigating this issue promptly. In addition to this being a safety concern, I'm now being forced to drive an un inspected vehicle because it won't pass the state inspection without lowbeams.

The driver's side high beam headlight has gone out. Hitting in makes the light turn on again, but it goes out within a few minutes.