Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety...
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Mazda Protege Lighting problems by year
15 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Mazda Protege's lights. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.
Lighting complaints by model year
Lighting recalls
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety...
Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108...
Certain alfaotto combination headlamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, Lamps...
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle...
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The headlight lead wire running through the turn signal lever can fail at the soldered connection to the headlight switch.
Covers1995 Mazda Protege
Latest Protege lighting complaints
Underneath the car is nothing but rust. It is affecting the undercarriage, the ball joints, the control arm, and the car's frame itself. I have replaced both ball joints both control arm shock and the car is still hard to steer
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mazda protege. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the instrument panel lights started to flicker and failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the there was an electrical wiring failure that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.
Mazda headlight harness - the lights are constantly going out (during the past 4 years). I went to replace the bulb years ago and it came back on as I wiggled the harness to pull the bulb out. Over 80 times since then I've had to smack the headlight to get it to come back on. This happens predominantly when the temperature is below 0 celsius (freezing). This has occurred on my 2001 mazda mpv (which I got rid of this year) and my 2003 mazda protege which I still have. Once it happened on my protege I knew it...
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wasn't an mpv situation, it must be a mazda problem and likely relates to the supplier that makes the harness for the headlights. Many times my wife and I have been 'flashed' by other drivers for not having lights on. *Kb
The headlights no longer work on low beam. The high beams still work. Upon removing the steering column cover and unplugging the wiring harness I found that the connector is literally burned and melted at the point of connection in the harness. Mazda no longer makes the part and I cannot have it fixed by a mechanic because the part is almost impossible to find in a used salvaged vehicle. *Tr
The dim lights went out and the bright light indicator came on. Fortunately the bright lights worked, or I would have been driving without lights. The turn signal/light control wand was replaced. About two months later the problem repeated. It was late without much traffic and I drove home for 30 miles with only bright lights. This time I took the car to the mazda dealer. The wire controlling the lights had over heated which caused the wand to burnout and a wire connector to warp. A new wire was threaded from the connector through the firewall to the control wand. The lights are now working. *Tr
The low beam halogen bulb (headlight) on the passenger side of my mazda recently burned out. > First complaint--because of a cramped engine compartment, the bulb is difficult to replace. I have smallish hands for a man. There was barely room to access the bulb socket (holder) on the outside corner of the headlight "pod". > Second complaint--the bulb holder was complex. The bulb plugs into an "internal" socket; this pair slides into the headlight "pod"; the pair is then held in place by a wire clip;...
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everything thus far gets covered by a rubber gasket; and lastly, there's an "external" connection (plug). > Third complaint--the headlight "pod" is a intrinsically lousy design. Even in broad daylight, I couldn't see the catch-point for the wire clip. > Fourth complaint--the "pod" itself is frail. It's apparently plastic. The plastic apparently ages badly. My gentle attempt to refasten the wire clip broke something on the back of the "pod"--i don't know what. So I was forced to replace the "pod" assembly at a cost of over $400. > Note--i'd previously replaced three headlight bulbs on this car; and though successful, I was frustrated with the process each time. > There oughta be a law! > An owner should be able to replace any safety-related light bulb on the outside of their vehicle with 1) no prior experience mechanically, eg, a teen barbie-bimbo; 2) only modest hand dexterity, eg, an old fart with arthritis; 3) no tool more complex than a commonplace screwdriver; and 4) without an owner's manual, eg, an older used car. > The goal here is to empower an owner to keep their vehicle in safest condition. I request that the usdot issue and enforce suitable standards for the manufacture of "family" vehicles. > It's too '!@#$% Late to help me. I doubt whether I'll ever buy another mazda.
Tl* - the contact stated that while driving on 12/27/06 at 35 mph, had high beam head lights on ,and he tried to toggle the high beam to low beam and all the lights turned off. The contact stated that he played with the toggle switch and the lights came back on seconds later. The contact took the vehicle to dealership on 12/29/06. The mechanic looked at vehicle, and told the contact they found nothing wrong with the vehicle. The contact hasn't had this problem since, but did find a recall #06e038000.*Ak updated 03/07/07. *Jb
Brake caliper pins rusted out due to moisture coming into contact with the pins, and causing the calipers to work erratically. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer was aware of problem. Consumer added that calipers were exhibiting a click and popping noise, dealer replaced calipers. Customer states dome light failed. *Tt
The plastic headlight lenses have lost their transparency without any damage or neglect in care. The nighttime illumination has been greatly reduced. While this has not occurred in an older '89 mazda 626 we have owned since new, I have noticed this type of plastic headlight lens opacity in early '90's ford escorts and dodge/plymouth neons. I can recall when in 1966-67, the us government prohibited external headlight lenses (as in vw beetles) because visibility could become reduced in certain situations due to...
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fogging or ice/snow buildup. Why is it that some manufacuturers can now have these plastic "external" lenses (e.G. Not sealed beam) that have compounds affected by aging (not damage or neglect) that bring on a condition that the nhtsa expressly tried to avoid in the late 1960's. I should add the consumer can remedy this situation only by investing many hundreds of dollars for oem or aftermarket replacements, without any fault of their own.*Ak
Low beam headlights are designed so they don't fade. There is a sharp cutoff line in light beam. Consumer feels this is an unsafe design.*Ak
THE HIGH BEAM HEAD LIGHTS DO NOT LIGHT ENOUGH. YH
Dates are approximate. Headlights: both lens's were fogged/yellowing later when I went to dealer in leesburg, va (pateros); service manage tried to clean.. Made worse. Then I realized that lens's were plastic! -- His cleaning solution melted that part of the lens. I believe that the headlights should last the duration of the car's life. --That I should get replacements as they are a safety feature. Engine: a year and a half ago engine will emit black smoke when on treadmill for emissions...
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inspection and smokes white when I sit for length of time idling. Three valves needed to be replaced under warranty years ago -- I think the engine should not be doing this at this point and either the now defunct service dept did improper job or have a defective engine. I have followed regular schedule for oil changes. Passenger seat: the springs have fallen apart completely, I thought perhaps one of my kids did it years ago but went to see about repair and was pointed out that the whole seat frame/springs is falling apart!
At cold temperatures the high-beam (headlights) fail to come on. Normal(low beam) lights shut off at this point resulting in no headlights. After vehicle has warmed high-beams work as expected.
INTERIOR DOME LIGHT FAILURE.
INTERIOR DOME LIGHT BULB FAILED.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data