2007 Mazda MAZDA6 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2007 Mazda MAZDA6, 3% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles.
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.
“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”
NHTSA complaint #11099350, filed 2018-06, 100,000 miles“Following two days of heavy rain, turn signal remained lit even with ignition turned off. Turn signals will not blink and emergency flasher will not work. Interior lights out and automatic door locks not working. Had to pull turn signal fuse to turn off the light and avoid draining the battery. Found information regarding other owners having problem with defect of hood release area causing water to leak inside vehicle, damaging body control module and causing these electrical problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10662683, filed 2014-12, 81,000 miles“The low beam light of my Mazda 6 is extremely dim, mostly on the rainy day. People sitting next to me always asked me did I actually turn on the light? I saw the Mazda forum online, people other than me always complained the light too. It really affect the safety problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10704662, filed 2015-04“When is the government going to take the responsibility to readdress plastic headlights that cannot withstand normal use, cloud up, and create a safety hazard. My Mazda no longer has normal light output due to inferior lens. This is a vital safety part of a car that should last substantially longer than the 7 years I have owned the car. Yes, I have tried chemicals. This is a safety issue; not an exterior trim problem. Cost to replace is unreasonable. It is almost like driving with no lights at all at this point!”
NHTSA complaint #10604992, filed 2014-06Related 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…
- 10118468Aug 9, 2017When dealing with customer complaints of excessive condensation and/or water within the headlamp unit, first determine if all the bulb sockets (including O-ring), seals and…
- 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…
- 10092413Apr 28, 2016Some customers may complain about improper operation of the auto-dimming mirror. This may be caused by an obstruction of the front and/or rear light sensor(s) (e.g. Hanging a…
- 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…
- 10098885Nov 24, 2014When dealing with customer complaints of excessive condensation and/or water within the headlamp unit, first determine if all the bulb sockets are present and correctly…
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 2007 Mazda MAZDA6
95 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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