2010 Mazda CX-7: headlights failing or too dim

Filed May 1, 2024 · Electrical, Lights · TX

Low beam headlamps are extremely dim. Have bought new replacement headlamps and are still very dim. Bought both replacement headlamp housings thinking wiring could be compromised but that didn't help either. Replacing headlamps is difficult due to having to remove either the front tires OR the front entire bumper assembly to switch out lamps. No fog lights are present on this model so makes driving at night very difficult. and unsafe.

Filed Jan 20, 2023 · Lights · NY

Recently got this car and am fixing it up. Vehicle's headlights function but are dysfunctional. Night driving is impossible as per nearly nonexistent illumination of roadway. Don't know how to fix/upgrade. Wanted to give this vehicle to my Florida student but now hesitate as Florida's roadways are not illuminated. Have seen many posts relative hereto, even when the vehicle was new. A manufacturer's recall should issue for new improved headlights. Please advise on a fix for this essential vehicular safety function .

Filed Aug 18, 2022 · Lights · NJ

Headlight to nowhere just started having horrible visibility it’s like if lights were off I change the bulbs several times LEDs H IDs factory bulbs still results no good

Filed May 12, 2020 · Lights · OH

Low beam headlights are very dangerous, impossible to see down the road using the low beam lights. This is very dangerous and should be a safety recall for the manufacturer to correct.

Filed Mar 3, 2020 · Lights · 97,000 miles · PA

My headlights are very dim no matter which bulbs I put in. I really need to get this fixed because driving at night is a danger. I've read many mazda cx-7 owners have had this issue.

Filed Feb 13, 2019 · Lights · 30,000 miles · NY

I am very unhappy with my headlights on my mazda cx7 2010 or should I say lack of headlights. I have put 8 light bulbs in this car and they were the expensive ones. This car is a piece of crap all the way around but the headlights are really bad! Also they are so clouded over. I have a hard time driving at night and now I just can't because I am not going to get stopped again for having a headlight out! I only drive during the day. I can't believe that they do not have a recall for this problem, when I see so many complaints on the same thing. This is such a stress er for me. I wish there was someone out there that could help us in this situation.

Filed Nov 4, 2018 · Body · MN

Limited visibility during night driving due to poor headlight performance. Headlight lenses seem to be extremely foggy. Only happens with low-beams.

Filed Mar 31, 2018 · Lights · 112,000 miles · KY

Headlight bulbs have burned out every 6 months since we bought the vehicle in 2010. Over the past few years, the lenses have fogged up to the point headlights are worthless. Took the vehicle to the dealer, one seal is bad and the other side has melted, cost of repair is nearly $2,000. This is a safety issue and looks to be a common defect in this make/model of car. We now drive the car only during daylight. If we need to at night, we use high beams exclusively as we can't see a thing with regular headlights.

Filed Feb 24, 2018 · Lights · 100,000 miles · GA

Both low beam head lights keep going out. I have had the car for 3 years in july and I've had to get get each light changed 3 times already. When I get one side fixed the other one goes out.

Filed Dec 21, 2017 · Lights · NJ

Head light bulbs were burning out and could not be replaced because the clips were broken. I was told this is quite common in the design and in their infinite wisdom, mazda refuses to sell new clips, instead, I was forced to buy two new headlight fixtures to the tune of $1200 for parts and 300 for labor. I am never buying another mazda.

Filed Jul 22, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · CA

I noticed tailights looked funny, so I removed them to inspect them. To my surprise there were melted holes in the taillight, and burn/charred marks on 2 of the light receptacles. Also having problems with front head light burning out. This appears to be a major defect with this model, every owner I have spoke with has same problem.

Filed May 16, 2017 · Airbags, Lights · 30,000 miles · MD

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 mazda cx-7. The contact stated that the low beams shorted more than five times and an independent mechanic had to replace the head lamp assemblies multiple times. The contact had to utilize the high beams each time the failure occurred. In addition, the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v356000 (air bags) and 16v593000 (suspension). The contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine when the dealer may be able to schedule the recall repairs and to report the electrical failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Vin tool confirms parts not available. ..updated 08/22/17 *bf