Wearable

Garmin Forerunner 245

Real-world failure timing, repair cost, and source-linked reports for this model.

Durability signal — · based on reported timing

1 reports

Timeline

When failures are reported

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Total reports

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Still recommend

% repaired

100%

% mfr warranty

% extended warranty

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% support helpful

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Failure types

Reports

Battery failure / bloated pack; self-replaced

Battery

Source-linkedVerify source — Reddit post

Reddit post by u/dinosaras (r/Garmin). Refurbished Forerunner 245 battery life collapsed to 3–4 days with poor charging contact; owner found a bloated pack and self-replaced battery 361-00086-00 after no local Garmin repair center.

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Months until failure

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Repair cost

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Repaired

Yes

Manufacturer warranty

Extended warranty

Not stated

Support helpful

Not stated

Would recommend

Confidence

90%

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