2009 Mazda MAZDA6 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 4%of 386 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6, 4% of the 386 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11194869, filed 2019-04, 60,210 miles“The original factory bulbs of the tail light / brake light on both the driver and passenger sides of my 2009 Mazda 6 touring are melting the red plastic inside the lens and becoming deformed. This is causing visibility issues for vehicles behind me as the light is shining through as white instead of red. The exterior lens is not damaged, just the interior lens closest to the bulbs. I have contacted the dealer where I purchased my car and no recalls have been issued for this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10661465, filed 2014-12, 125,000 miles“Shortly after I purchased my vehicle (used) I noticed that my headlight on the passengers side was dimmer than the other and while is was driving, the light would go on and off, I figured it just needed to be replaced, but if you bumped the light it would come back on and work for a few days and again would go through the same thing over again, this became to be a safety issue to me because I work at night and with this issue happening intermittently I figure id change the bulb and hope for the best. …”
NHTSA complaint #10621021, filed 2014-08, 37,000 miles“Both headlights at different times have gone out, been replaced and go out again within a few weeks of replacing the bulb. If you bang on or hit the headlight it may come back on. Have replaced the drivers side 4 times in one year. Hitting bumps in the road may bring the bulb on or off also.”
NHTSA complaint #10839690, filed 2016-03, 45,000 miles“The entire passenger side dashboard is gooey, sticky black. If you touch it gets all over your hands, and everything will stick to it. It appears to be melting away. This started a few years ago. Recently I noticed the rear headlights look as if they are warped from the inside, as if it was a melted candle.”
NHTSA complaint #10618329, filed 2014-08, 40,000 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…
- 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 2009 Mazda MAZDA6
123 complaintsSuspension
76 complaintsAir bags
75 complaintsOther or unknown
59 complaintsSteering
36 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsWheels
16 complaintsTires
14 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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