Heavy condensation is occurring inside the driver side headlamp. A quick google search shows this is a common problem among Mazda owners and Mazda will not cover the repair. I am unable to get a Massachusetts state inspection sticker due to this.
Mazda CX-3 headlights problems
10 of the 114 owner complaints about the Mazda CX-3 describe headlights failing or too dim, most of them for the 2016 model year.
- owner complaints
- 10
- worst model year
- 2016
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
By model year
- 20181
- 20171
- 20168
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What owners say
THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE CONTAINED MOISTURE FOR THE LAST 4 YEARS, CAUSING DIFFUSED, DIMMED VISIBILITY AT NIGHT...VERY DANGEROUS. ALSO, CONCERNED THAT ELECTRICAL MAY BE AFFECTED EVENTUALLY.... Mazda still will not recall and repair?? on fixed income, to pricey for me to repair!
I was recently served a notice in regards to our back up camera. Of greater concern is the moisture issue in the headlight that MAZDA seems to not be concerned about. However my inspection mechanic seems to be offended and warns it shan't pass PA inspection. Why won't Mazda deal with this defect? If you poll other owners the concern is not random. Many folks have paid hundreds of dollars for a replacement. As retired folks this is an obstacle due to very limited SS income. As a senior I have driven over 50 years WITHOUT a gadget showing me a picture. I use my mirrors as I was taught by the policeman instructor. However I was ALWAYS in need of my headlights! Seems obvious which should be priority. What help can your team offer this discouraged Mazda owner? [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Condensation in the headlights assembly. It’s a common problem. I have already drivers side front replaced at the dealer, now the passenger side front is showing lots of moisture inside the headlamp. Super dangerous as it defuses the light, limiting visibility in the dark. Mazda, please do something!!! This is ridiculous. I have attached a photo of the headlight that has water in it. The second attachment is the paperwork that came when they replaced the drivers side for the same issue under warranty.
Both headlamp lights have water on it (Condensation ocurring on both headlamps) Please verify if this situation could be considered a safety hazard.
The headlamps contain and hold moisture, although there are no cracks. This is causing moisture, and there is a concern that electrical problems may occur in the future.
The seals around headlights are failing and causing moisture infiltration. Limiting distance of visibility during night driving. I have found through forums that this is a common occurrence.
The headlamps hold moisture. There are no cracks in the headlamps. I fear this will cause problems in the future.
The headlamps contain and hold moisture causing a softer light and less visibility. I am afraid the moisture will cause electrical problems in the future.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mazda cx-3. While driving unknown speeds, the headlights failed to produce adequate illumination when turning the vehicle. The contact called a local dealer (sil terhar motors, 1551 us highway 287, broomfield, co 80020), but they were unable to adjust the headlights. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 10,000. *tt
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Which Mazda CX-3 years have headlights failing or too dim problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2016 (8 complaints), 2017 (1 complaints) and 2018 (1 complaints).
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