2004 Mazda MAZDA6 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,746miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Mazda MAZDA6, 4% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,746 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Smell gasoline fumes inside car, smells stronger while ridding in back seat. Check engine light stays on all most all the time. Goes off once in a great while for 5 to 10 min then goes back on. Been happening since I bought the car in 2012. Had diagnostic test done said it was the o2 sensor. Replaced it. Light was off when I picked the car up. Drove 6 miles light came back on again.and hasn't went off since. Still smell fuel fumes inside car.”
NHTSA complaint #10627061, filed 2014-08, 116,343 miles“My battery on my 2004 Mazda 6 went out and I had to jump start it to.go to work and come from work one day. The next day I took my battery to get checked to see what the issue was and they told me my battery was completely dead and it had only 6 months of usage. …”
NHTSA complaint #10468794, filed 2012-08, 162,440 miles“I have been having trouble with the headlights and fog lights on my 2004 Mazda 6s. I have had to replace the bulbs twice in the last 1.5 months, by a dealership. They are burning out, but not the brights. The dealership, central Mazda, in plainfield, ct, had put the vehicle through a series of electrical tests this morning and can't seem to locate the problem. The dealership has only charged me for the first replacement, but I am not sure this will continue to be a free service. I have no other complaints at all about the car. I bought it new.”
NHTSA complaint #10179515, filed 2007-01, 55,150 miles“Headlights do not illuminate well on our 2004 Mazda 6 . They have already been replaced and looked at by the dealer twice and the problem still persists. The lights are so dim that it is seriously hard to see at night, so we can only drive this car in the daylight. We are afraid to run over something or someone, or get pulled over because of this issue, and we are afraid this may cause a car crash as well. Unfortunately, there is just not anything that will fix it. The auto dealer doesn't even want to deal with this anymore and have rejected our warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10242953, filed 2008-09“The contact owns a 2004 Mazda 6. The contact stated that the exterior lighting fails to remain illuminated on the vehicle. He has changed the bulbs at least ten times, but the failure persists. He feels that this is a safety issue because a serious crash could occur without the lights working properly. The contact has been pulled over by the police three times for driving without lights. The current and failure mileages were 118.”
NHTSA complaint #10239098, filed 2008-08, 118 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10153332Jan 3, 2019Some customers may complain of condensation/fog inside the front (headlamp/headlight) or rear (taillamp/taillight) combination lights. The recent new models have been fitted with…
- 10134701Mar 22, 2018Some customers may complain of condensation/fog inside the front (headlamp/headlight) or rear (taillamp/taillight) combination lights. The recent new models have been fitted with…
- 10111011Mar 9, 2017Take caution when cleaning plastic headlight lenses. Damage can occur when using some cleaners that contain strong acid, alkaline cleanser or organic solvent. Damage caused by…
- 10213417Feb 5, 2016Passenger fAirbag deactivation (PAD) indicator light illumination
- 10213421Jan 25, 2016Condensation/Fog in front and rear combination lights
- 10100888Jan 25, 2016Some customers may complain of condensation/fog inside the front (headlamp/headlight) or rear (taillamp/tail-light) combination lights. The recent new models have been fitted…
- 10097982Jan 24, 2014Some customers may complain of condensation/fog inside the front or rear combination lights. The recent new models have been fitted with a clear lens which can cause the symptom…
- 10097941Dec 21, 2012Some customers may complain of condensation/fog inside the front or rear combination lights. The recent new models have been fitted with a clear lens which can cause the symptom…
- 10037655Dec 23, 2010Mazda: there is condensation and fog in the front and rear combination lights.
- 10024308Feb 11, 2008Headlight lens condensation or water entry - (not applicable to mazdaspeed6).
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 17% |
| 2012 | 28 | 28% |
| 2011 | 11 | 8% |
| 2010 | 21 | 9% |
| 2009 | 15 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 7 | 5% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2004 Mazda MAZDA6
55 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
10 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Mazda MAZDA6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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