NHTSA — Exterior Lighting: Headlights Problems

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This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1995 Mazda Protege lights problems

lights problem

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1995 Mazda Protege Owner Comments

problem #14

Apr 092002

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

00 V 118 000/headlight: After recall repairs done at howard auto group; rocky mountain, nc; phone# 252/937-2222 headlight/ high beam lights would come on every time turn signal was used. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Enfield, NC, USA

problem #13

May 152001

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Headlights failed to come on. Consumer contacted dealership, and was informed that this vehicle was not included in recall 00V118000 for headlight failure.

- Marion, AL, USA

problem #12

Mar 122001

(reported on)

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Headlights led to wire running through turn singnal lever, can fail at soldered connection to headlights.

- Cebulon, GA, USA

problem #11

May 252000

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Headlight goes off when right turn signal is on.

- Schenectady, NY, USA

problem #10

May 011999

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Whilem driving and making a left hand turn headlights go off.

- Thornton, CO, USA

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problem #9

Mar 012000

(reported on)

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When driving vehicle's headlights/ panel lights, outside lights go out.

- Hyattsville, MD, USA

problem #8

Jan 142000

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When operating the headlamps and when left/right blinker is activated, the headlamps will shut off. Dealer has been contacted, replaced combination switch.

- Cherry Hill, NJ, USA

problem #7

Oct 011999

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The headlights turn off when the right turn signal is used.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #6

Aug 301999

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No summary listed for abov evehicle.

- Wilmington, NC, USA

problem #5

Apr 011999

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Whenever right turn signal is used the headlights turn off

- Middleville, MI, USA

problem #4

Jul 241999

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Same exact problem occurred in 1996. The part is defective.

- Avon, CT, USA

problem #3

Mar 291999

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Head lights turn off automatically and at random if a bump is hit or when turning left. The lights will come back on only if turning on the high beams. I consider this a serious safety hazard and have found this in other complaints in the NHTSA files

- Tonawanda, NY, USA

problem #2

Nov 151995

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While driving, headlights flicker on/off; no warning; impairs driver's vision; dealer cannot find problem.

- Clarksville, TN, USA

problem #1

May 171995

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Headlight design causes blind spot.

- Wapakoneta, OH, USA

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