2007 Mazda CX-7: headlights failing or too dim

7 of the 528 complaints about the 2007 Mazda CX-7 describe headlights failing or too dim.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 14 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Headlights failing or too dim by model year

2012
7
2011
34
2010
20
2009
3
2008
8
2007
7

What owners say

Filed Apr 3, 2025 · Lights · TX

The headlights are horrible for night time driving. The low beam lights are nearly invisible, which leaves you no choice but to drive with high beam lights and still poses a serious safety risk. Vehicle was taken to dealership and asked if there had been any recalls on the headlights because they’re very dangerous, can’t see anything at night.

Filed Mar 27, 2021 · Lights · IL

The headlights on this vehicle are completely inadequate for night driving. They do not project any where near enough light to see in unlit areas where you cannot use high beams. The light is yellow no matter what bulb you use and does not project down road at all.

Filed Feb 16, 2017 · Lights · 134,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mazda cx-7. The contact found excessive moisture in the exterior headlamps. The contact stated that the failure occurred after inclement weather. The dealer confirmed that the headlamps experienced excessive moisture and the headlamp assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.

Filed Jan 5, 2015 · Lights · TN

Exterior headlight assembly gets cracked due to poor construction and whole assembly requires replacing in lieu of simply replacing the headlamp. This is quite pricey at approx $700 each for both driver's side and passenger side respectively.

Filed Jun 11, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 78,000 miles · WA

I pulled from my driveway onto a highway decided to turn on headlights because of heavy tree cover coming up, it was almost full dark turned knob on lever no lights hit breaks thank god those were still where I remembered them hit fog lights they came on. Went to high beam fogs shut off (correct) high beams at least worked much to other drivers slowing swerving an just all an all pissed off. My high beams seem to turn the clock back to about mid day. Scared the hell out of me though an cost me a shift so I'm into this off the get go 735.00$ lets see how much more its going to cost. So much for giving this rig for my 16yearold in two months should have stayed with chevy or nissan.

Filed Dec 3, 2013 · Lights · 80,000 miles · KY

I was driving down the road at night and headlight on passenger side went out due to condensation see sb-09-003-13 mazda is fully aware of this issue and refuse to do anything about it. I ordered oem parts at a cost of $1400 from mazda and had them installed at certified body shop and within two weeks light blew out again, had to replace just the bulb this time, they said they couldn't cover this cost because a mazda dealer didn't install light. Mazda said the only way they would do anything is if there was a safety recall. What does a recall consist of when you are driving down the road at night and both headlights go out at the same time and have an accident or hit someone else head on causing fatalities. This is about as unsafe as anything I can think of. Again I reference sb-09-003-13. I hate to know there might be fatalities with this problem and everyone ignores it. I told mazda I would do everything in my power to try and make them responsible for this defect, I guess they have no concern for human life, this is why I am filing this complaint. Just think of all the lawsuits that will happen and the monetary cost involved when this does happen and I think it will since it has already happened once, also lose of life, I don't think there is a price to put on this. Thank you for your time.

Filed Dec 3, 2010 · Engine, Lights · 69,700 miles · PA

2007 mazda cx-7. Consumer experienced several problems with vehicle *tgw the consumer stated shortly after she purchased the vehicle, she noticed the headlights pointing toward the ground and it took 3-5 trips to the dealer before it was properly fixed. In june 2010, the check engine light illuminated. The dealer diagnosed the problem as an evap system leak which cost $461.80. In october 2010, during a routine inspection, it was discovered that the vehicle needed an outer tie rod end, in addition to that an alignment was also needed. One week later, the AC compressor failed.