Bosch 500 Series, 2.1 Cu Ft Built-in Microwave, SS

This microwave stopped working from one day to the next, showing E1007 on the screen. Someone came in to quote us $900 to fix it. Total failure of a purchase.

This microwave stopped working from one day to the next, showing E1007 on the screen. Someone came in to quote us $900 to fix it. Total failure of a purchase.

This microwave oven came with my new construction package. Started to have small problems around year 2 but went away after a few attempts. Now just about 4 years and 1 month, it wouldn't heat anymore. It can start but will stop after a few seconds for no apparent reasons. The error message is E1006. Restarting the power didn't help at all. After reading so many reviews complaining the similar irreparable problem, I will not even bother to repair. Since all units in my community have the same appliances, I'm going to ask my neighbors and collect their opinions on this matter. Another thing is the trim kit is a snap on. It's very difficult to remove the trim kit and then remove the microwave. I'll still have to figure out a way to toss this junk. Good job Bosch. I've only gone through maybe 5 microwaves in my whole life. This is the only one I ever had a problem with and that ever died on me. Those cheaper countertop ones last much longer than this fancy looking junk.

I have used four microwaves so far and this microwave is the least reliable one. I used my first one for 15 years and it never gave me any problem. I had to donate it because I moved. I had my second one for 10 years before the display went out. I had my third one for five years before I sold my house. No problem at all. The fourth one, which is this BOSCH microwave, is giving me problems after 2.5 years of use. I cannot open the door 80% of the time because the latch is nearly broken. It means I cannot close the door for 80% of the time either because of the latch. I have to slam the door several times to be able to close it. I hate BOSCH appliances...... My BOSCH oven was repaired after 2 years of use because of a problem with heating panel. I am scheduling a service now for my BOSCH dishwasher becuase the heating element is defective after 2.5 years of use. Bosch appliances look nice but very unreliable. I have never had to deal with any appliance repair within 3 years of purchase except for BOSCH appliances. Buyers, be aware!

This is the first microwave oven I have ever owned, where the latch kit has worn, even given the minimal amount of use,. The door button used to open the door feels very weak and flimsy almost like the spring isn't a heavy enough duty. So we've had to push the button several times and now its at the point where the door barely opens at all. This should not wear out so quickly, poorly designed. Overall very frustrating for the amount of money we paid given the exepected quailty and ultimatlely dissapointed with the results.