2005 Mazda MAZDA6 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 147 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2005 Mazda MAZDA6, 5% of the 147 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.
“Purchased car used 08/02/14 first Mazda purchase experience) low beam headlight was out, had it replaced 11/06/14. Now both low beams are out on 05/12/15. Began looking on internet and found there is a common complaint that Mazda's eat low beam headlights . This, in my opinion, is a dealer problem and a safety issue. We shouldn't have to continually replace headlights. We haven't even had the car a year (although used, new to us. …”
NHTSA complaint #10716634, filed 2015-05, 100,350 miles“My drivers side front headlight issue first began about 50k miles (oct. 2012). The headlight went out and I went to replace the bulb but it wouldn't turn on. My mechanic fixed the brakes around the same time and took around the block, went over a bump and the bulb came back on. I've had issue ever since. Usually I can give it a little tap and it will come back on. Not this time! Ive replaced the bulb twice since 2013, it's at 80,555 miles now and it won't come back on at all! …”
NHTSA complaint #10731854, filed 2015-07, 50,000 miles“The high beam switch or something went wrong and stopped working . Cant turn on high beams only low beams are working . Was in highway 49 and are a lot of potholes . Just a bumpy road and once it was dark I went to turn on brights and does nothing . Only low beams work and very hard to see when really dark out on road .”
NHTSA complaint #10701703, filed 2015-03, 94,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Mazda MAZDA6. The headlamps are melting from excessive heat build-up. Consequently the head-lights intermittently fail while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the head-lamps were replaced twice as a free remedy. However the technician will not replace the head-lights again as a free remedy. The failure mileage was 20,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10293013, filed 2009-11, 20,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Mazda 6. The vehicle has no provisions for adjusting the horizontal position of the headlights. As a result, the headlights are out of focus. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer three times, but they have not been able to correct the failure. The VIN, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown. The failure mileage was less than 100 and current mileage was 20,000. Updated 12/12/2007 the consumer provided proof that only a vertical adjustment exists. Updated 12/12/07”
NHTSA complaint #10204760, filed 2007-10, 100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10154529Mar 15, 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…
- 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.
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 2005 Mazda MAZDA6
76 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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