Bosch 800 Series dishwasher not draining

The short answer

17 of 854 owner reviews we read describe a Bosch 800 Series dishwasher not draining. Of the 17 owners who said when it started, 5 said between one and six months in. The part they blame most is the pump (5 owners).

How many owners report it
17 of the 854 reviews we read
When it usually starts
1–6 months (5 of the 17 who said)
Part owners blame most
Pump (5 owners)
Error code owners saw most
E15 (1 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

17 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 month1
1–6 months5
6–12 months3
1–2 years4
Over 2 years0

Parts owners blame

  • Pump 5
  • Filter 2
  • Door latch 1
  • Drain hose 1
Parts named in the 17 reports. Many reports don't name a part.

What fixed it

1 owner describes a fix that worked, but no single fix is reported by 5 or more owners yet.

What happened after it broke

  • A part was replaced 2
  • A technician came, still broken 2
  • Cleaned the filter or drain 1
  • Got a replacement or refund 1

Error codes owners mention

  • E15 1
  • Another code 1

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Every problem reported on the 800 Series

Common questions

How common are drainage problems on the Bosch 800 Series?

17 of the 854 Bosch 800 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 drainage problems usually begin on the Bosch 800 Series?

Of the 17 owners who say when it started: 4 right out of the box, 1 in the first month, 5 between one and six months in, 3 between six months and a year in and 4 in the second year.

Which part is usually involved in drainage problems on the Bosch 800 Series?

The parts owners name most: pump (5), filter (2) and door latch (1). Many reports don't name a part.

What fixed drainage problems on the Bosch 800 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.

Which error code shows up with drainage problems on the Bosch 800 Series?

1 of these owners mention E15. Most describe the problem without quoting a code.