Bosch 300 Series dishwasher door problems

The short answer

17 of 1,988 owner reviews we read describe a Bosch 300 Series dishwasher with door problems. Of the 11 owners who said when it started, 4 said right out of the box. The part they blame most is the door latch (4 owners).

How many owners report it
17 of the 1,988 reviews we read
When it usually starts
Right out of the box (4 of the 11 who said)
Part owners blame most
Door latch (4 owners)

We read extra 1- and 2-star reviews for this series, so these numbers show what people complain about, not how likely the dishwasher is to break.

When it started

11 of the 17 owners say how long they had the dishwasher when the problem started.

How long owners had it when the problem started

As owners describe it. Owners who did not say are left out.

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WhenOwners
Right out of the box4
First month0
1–6 months2
6–12 months2
1–2 years3
Over 2 years0

Parts owners blame

  • Door latch 4
  • Hinge 3
  • Control board 2
  • Rack 2
Parts named in the 17 reports. Many reports don't name a part.

What happened after it broke

  • A technician came, still broken 2
  • Got a replacement or refund 1

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Every problem reported on the 300 Series

Common questions

How common are door problems on the Bosch 300 Series?

17 of the 1,988 Bosch 300 Series owner reviews we read describe this problem. Our sample includes extra low-star reviews, so this shows how often it comes up in complaints, not a failure rate.

When do door problems usually begin on the Bosch 300 Series?

Of the 11 owners who say when it started: 4 right out of the box, 2 between one and six months in, 2 between six months and a year in and 3 in the second year.

Which part is usually involved in door problems on the Bosch 300 Series?

The parts owners name most: door latch (4), hinge (3) and control board (2). Many reports don't name a part.

What fixed door problems on the Bosch 300 Series for other owners?

No single fix has been reported working by 5 or more owners yet. 2 say a technician visit didn't fix it. 1 had the unit replaced or refunded.