Vacuum Cleaner

Dyson V12 Detect

1 source-linked failure report. Most reported: On/off shutdown; capacitors after ~11 months (recurrence post-warranty). Typical failure around 11 mo.

Reliability signal — · Insufficient data · data confidence Very Low

1 confirmed failure reports

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1 confirmed failure report · Insufficient data · Data confidence: Very Low

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Most common issue: On/off shutdown; capacitors after ~11 months (recurrence post-warranty)
Typical first failure: 11 mo; Median of confirmed reports with timing
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On/off shutdown; capacitors after ~11 months (recurrence post-warranty)1 · 100%

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What breaks?

What breaks? · reports

On/off shutdown; capacitors after ~11 months (recurrence post-warranty)

Motor board capacitors

11 months

Forum / discussionIndexed Oct 8, 2026Source-linkedVerify source — Reddit post

Reddit r/dyson: bought Dyson V12 Detect Oct 2023; after ~11 months it began shutting down shortly after start. Replacement unit failed again 3 days after 2-year warranty ended; support told owner to buy a new body. Owner replaced three 35V 270µF capacitors and reports normal operation afterward.

UnverifiedEvidence ★★★☆☆Not under mfr warranty

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Months until failure

11 months

Repair cost

Not stated

Repaired

Yes

Manufacturer warranty

Extended warranty

Not stated

Support helpful

Would recommend

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90%

Verification status

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Evidence quality

★★★☆☆ (3/5)

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