2006 Mazda MAZDA6: headlights failing or too dim

8 of the 173 complaints about the 2006 Mazda MAZDA6 describe headlights failing or too dim.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 90,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 10 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Headlights failing or too dim by model year

2018
1
2017
1
2016
2
2014
2
2013
4
2012
29
2011
14
2010
19
2009
15
2008
1
2007
3
2006
8
2005
8
2004
5
2002
1

What owners say

Filed Dec 18, 2022 · Electrical, Lights · MI

Car is mint for age. Stock oem hid style headlights failed, headlights are still clear. The turn signals failed and activated safetys. Ground plug under air filter assembly that is a piece of metal bolted to car with 5 wires that plug into it corroded so bad no ground connection and each of the wires made no connection to the plug. No info on how to diagnose and/or repair. Common problem. Took everything apart and soaked all corroded parts in a solution of CLR, everything put back together clean with dielectric grease. Numerous shops could not diagnose including 1 dealer. Said headlights needed to be replaced at $500+/ side parts only. Very common on the rare factory installed HID systems. Wiring is different.

Filed Dec 11, 2019 · Lights · 90,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mazda 6. The contact stated that the headlights were very dim, which made it difficult to see the road at night while driving. Ourisman mazda of rockville (located at 801 rockville pike, rockville, md 20852, 301‑424‑7800) replaced the headlight bulbs twice; however, the failure remained. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they were unable to assist with the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was invalid.

Filed Apr 6, 2019 · Lights · PA

Low beam head lights aren't bright enough to see the road clearly

Filed Jun 1, 2015 · Lights · 118,563 miles · MA

The low beam headlights stopped working. The bulb is functional but there is a problem with the connection . If I bang on the headlight assembly the bulb starts working

Filed Jul 25, 2013 · Lights · 60,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns 2006 mazda, mazda6. The contact stated that both plastic headlight lenses became oxidized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the headlight assembly would not to be replaced or they would have to resurface the headlight lenses to correct the problem. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Jun 18, 2013 · Lights · 99,000 miles · VA

The low beam headlights continue to go out. I have replaced them number of times. This is not just a problem with my car numerous mazda3 owners and mazda6 owners are having this same problem. This is especially dangerous when the lights go out at night.

Filed May 17, 2013 · Lights · 85,000 miles · VA

The low beam headlamps on my 2006 mazda 6 have repeatedly gone out on my in the past year. Many times while driving. This last time I tried to replace the low beam headlamp and the bulb was not blown. I inserted the new bulb and it still doesn't work. This is a problem for mazda 6's and 3's my parents are going on their 9 bulb in the mazda 3. According to many mazda forums this is a recurring problem for a number of other owners as well. This must be addressed driving at night is difficult enough but when your lights go out it makes it down right dangerous.

Filed May 14, 2007 · Acceleration · 30,000 miles · MD · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mazda 6. While stopped at a traffic light the vehicle accelerated without warning striking another vehicle. There was damage to the front bumper and the headlights however there were no injuries. The road conditions were dry. The vehicle was drive-able. The dealer has not diagnosed the vehicle. The current and failure mileage was 30,000. The engine size was unavailable.