2013 Mazda MAZDA3 lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 36 complaints for the 2013 Mazda MAZDA3, 20% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 21% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 45,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 9 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 45,000 miles, and 70% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl * the contact owns a 2013 mazda 3. The contact stated that the vehicle's headlight assembly was completely melted. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 15,000.
When you press on the brakes all the vehicles lights flashing from bright to deem the headlights, inside panel lights flashing from bright to deem making it difficult to see at night it acts like car is losing power
Other problems reported for the 2013 Mazda MAZDA3
- Electrical system 32 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints