Model A
JBL Charge 5
Reliability signal C · Early signal · data confidence Low
6 failure reports · Early signal · Low confidence- Most common failure
- Fire / ignition
- Typical failure age
- 2 yr
- Median repair cost
- —
- Highest reported repair
- —
Median months
24
% mfr warranty
0%
After warranty reports
4
Avg repair cost
—
Top failure categories
- Fire / ignition2
- Battery exploded / side cover blew while charging after ~4 years1
- First unit bricked out of box; replacement dead after 1 year1
- 2-year-old Charge 5 will not charge; stuck blinking ~20%1