NHTSA Complaint #11482799 — 2011 MAZDA MAZDA6

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11482799
Vehicle	2011 MAZDA MAZDA6
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	August 30, 2022
Date Filed	September 4, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

The headlights are increasingly failing. They are so dim that i can not safely drive at night. They burn out easily. I have to replace them about 4 times a year now. In the first few years of owning the car the headlights were fine. But now it is a major safely issue for myself and others on the road. It seems like with age the headlights or components are wearing out. I am considering getting rid of this car only due to the headlights. I have considered changing to a xenon system but i am scared of the wiring and do not want to risk a wiring issue. This is my only concern with this car and it appears that most who have the same car have the same headlight issue. This should be recalled to save lifes! It is dangerous to drive this car at night with such poor lighting.

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