NHTSA Complaint #11439822 — 2011 MAZDA CX-7 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11439822
Vehicle	2011 MAZDA CX-7
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	September 18, 2013
Date Filed	November 9, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

Low beam headlights burn out every 6 months, no matter the quality of bulb. Casings are discolored on the inside and light doesn't project beyond about 4 feet, doesn't reach the car bumper in front of me. Cannot be corrected with lens cleaning kits or improved with brighter bulbs. Very dangerous. I cannot see in low light or dark at all. I've had this car since 2013 and it gets progressively worse. Many forums online with same issue reported.

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