2010 Mazda CX-7 Exterior Lighting Problems

NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 07/14/2026

21Exterior Lighting complaints

13.5%Of all 155 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How exterior lighting ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION52 · 33.5%

AIR BAGS45 · 29%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING21 · 13.5%

ENGINE20 · 12.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10 · 6.5%

Share of the 155 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Mazda CX-7 overview page.

What owners report

“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA CX-7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAMS SHORTED MORE THAN FIVE TIMES AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC…”NHTSA complaint 10985915 — filed 05/16/2017

“THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES ON OUR VEHICLE, ONE NIGHT BOTH WENT OUT AND HAD TO DRIVE HOME WITH…”NHTSA complaint 10960162 — filed 03/11/2017

“LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE EXTREMELY POOR AND THEY ARE SO DULL THAT IT IS DIFFICULT TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. WHEN I COMPARE…”NHTSA complaint 10939862 — filed 01/05/2017

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Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Mazda CX-7 have exterior lighting problems?

Exterior Lighting is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Mazda CX-7: 21 of 155 complaints on file (13.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 Mazda CX-7 have in total?

155 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's exterior lighting category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.