Bosch SHX78CM5N: reported problems
The short answer
The Bosch SHX78CM5N is a 800 Series dishwasher, so we count its reports with the whole series. 800 Series owners report won't start most (36 of 854 reviews). It uses 240 kWh a year and 3.2 gallons a cycle.
- Part of
- Bosch 800 Series
- Most common problem
- Won't start (36 owners)
- Series star rating without free-product reviews
- 3.9
The Bosch SHX78CM5N is a Bosch 800 Series dishwasher. Owners rarely name the exact model, so problems are counted across the whole 800 Series (6 models).
26 owners of the 800 Series report no problems so far. What owners praise most: quiet. Full 800 Series breakdown.
Problems 800 Series owners report
- Bosch 800 Series dishwasher won't start
- 800 Series display or buttons not working
- Bosch 800 Series drying problems
- Not draining on the 800 Series
- Bosch 800 Series cleaning problems
- Leaking on the 800 Series
- 800 Series door problems
Energy and water
The SHX78CM5N uses 240 kWh a year and 3.2 gallons a cycle, with room for 16 place settings, and it is on the current ENERGY STAR certified list. Federal limits are 307 kWh and 5 gallons.
Official figures filed with the US Department of Energy under model group SHX78CM**.
Safety recalls
None of the 22 US dishwasher recalls in the Consumer Product Safety Commission's database lists model number SHX78CM5N (checked October 5, 2026). Some recalls only cover certain serial numbers, so it's still worth checking yours at cpsc.gov/Recalls.
Same dishwasher, other finishes
Common questions
What series is the Bosch SHX78CM5N?
It's a Bosch 800 Series dishwasher, the same machine as SHP78CM2N, SHP78CM4N, SHP78CM5N, SHP78CM6N and SHV78CM3N in other finishes. We count owner reports for the whole series together.
What problems does the Bosch SHX78CM5N have?
800 Series owners report won't start (36), display or buttons not working (28) and not drying (27) most, out of 854 reviews we read.