Bosch 300 Series dishwasher won't start
The short answer
39 of 1,988 owner reviews we read describe a Bosch 300 Series dishwasher that won't start. Of the 33 owners who said when it started, 10 said right out of the box. The part they blame most is the control board (9 owners).
- How many owners report it
- 39 of the 1,988 reviews we read
- When it usually starts
- Right out of the box (10 of the 33 who said)
- Part owners blame most
- Control board (9 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
33 of the 39 owners say how long they had the dishwasher when the problem started.
As owners describe it. Owners who did not say are left out.
Show as a table
| When | Owners |
|---|---|
| Right out of the box | 10 |
| First month | 9 |
| 1–6 months | 5 |
| 6–12 months | 3 |
| 1–2 years | 3 |
| Over 2 years | 3 |
Parts owners blame
What happened after it broke
Error codes owners mention
Related
- Starting problems across Bosch series
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- Door problems on the 300 Series
Common questions
How common are starting problems on the Bosch 300 Series?
39 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 starting problems usually begin on the Bosch 300 Series?
Of the 33 owners who say when it started: 10 right out of the box, 9 in the first month, 5 between one and six months in, 3 between six months and a year in, 3 in the second year and 3 after more than two years.
Which part is usually involved in starting problems on the Bosch 300 Series?
The parts owners name most: control board (9). Many reports don't name a part.
What fixed starting problems on the Bosch 300 Series for other owners?
No single fix has been reported working by 5 or more owners yet. 8 say a technician visit didn't fix it. 1 had the unit replaced or refunded.